• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Type: Contract
• Job #81872

An aerospace client is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator with Active Secret Clearance who will primarily focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administration and secondarily perform as a Windows Systems Administrator.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (On-site)
Position: Senior Systems Administrator with Active Secret Clearance
Pay Rate: $78.85 – $100.43/hr. on W2
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 5×8 (M-F)
Shift: 1st shift

Responsibilities:

• The role will include Sustainment duties associated with the current system and Development projects planned for future capabilities.
• Perform as a Windows and Linux System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, system engineers, project managers, and IT management.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user and impact.
• Assist with developing and maintaining of technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Assist maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Read, modify, and create shell scripts.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.  
• Active DoD Secret security clearance on day 1 of employment; the ability to maintain the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• IAT Level II certification is required on day 1 of employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS in a domain architecture.
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom “rpm” software packages for RHEL platforms.
• Ansible, RHEL 6/7/8/9, Satellite configuration and usage experience.
• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs.
• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products.
• Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration.
• Strong Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• WSUS patching experience.
• Experience working Cisco switches and basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking.
• Experience with DevOps architecture.

About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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