Junior Linux System Administrator

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center.
• Administer OpenShift Container Platform and container Repositories/Registries.
• Support network engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and additional system administrators, to provide high quality, innovative engineering services to the Government customer.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
• Comply with organizational systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Manage accounts and access to Linux systems and equipment.
• Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Conduct functional, security, and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability of Linux based infrastructure.
• Support occasional evening and weekend events for the MDA customer.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be a strong innovator in process improvement and system design.
• Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult software problems and provide resolution.
• Be able to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• Be able to report to Schriever SFB within 2 hours to support mission surge support events.
• Have excellent presentation, oral and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with program and government stakeholders.
• Have a positive, "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high paced and dynamic environment and embrace change.
• Take on additional duties that may be necessary to mission success.

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $96,500 - $120,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have 2 years of directly related system administrator experience
• Must have a recognized active Linux certification (Linux +, RHCSA, LPIC, LFCS)
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security +, CCNA-Security, CYSA + (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Must have an active DoD Secret, or higher, Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a strong understanding of system administration concepts
• Have knowledge of Linux system administration.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by date of hire.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include: Relocation Assistance, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Identity Protection, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts, Group Legal Coverage Options, Pet Insurance.

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.