About the Job

The IT System Administrator SME will support the C2BMC program and will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing Windows/Linux-based domain supporting a software development environment.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO  or  Huntsville, AL

The Work You’ll Do

Operate, maintain, and manage Windows/Linux based domain supporting a software development environment. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data. Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all data is being backed up per COOP and BCP
• Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
• Respond appropriately to any security or virus incident discovered in the system
• Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Windows/Linux based servers
• Create and maintain Windows/Linux system administration processes and procedures
• Install, configure, manage and maintain all Windows/Linux server based applications
• Ensure all Windows/Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed – includes but is not limited to, security, applications and OS
• Ensure all Windows/Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
• Create, manage and maintain group policy objects, security groups, user accounts
• Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
• Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
• Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
• Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
• All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager Secondary Responsibilities
• Assist the help desk respond to end users requests/issues

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years’ experience, or Masters’ degree with 7+ years’ experience, or equivalent
• Active Secret clearance required to start
• Senior Windows Domain experience
• Windows and Linux system administration
• System Security Implementations
• Network Attached Storage administration
• IBM Server Backup administration
• Technical skills supporting a Windows environment including server setup, deployment, maintenance, and hardening
• Must also have a background/knowledge of Linux environment and administration
• Must have working knowledge of Agile principles and practices
• Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
• Understanding of what IT’s role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS
• Knowledge with applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Preferred 

• Knowledge of the following: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Multi-Factor Authentication implementation, OpenShift, OpenStack, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS, Windows, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery, Containers and Container Orchestration products
• Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence
• Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and how it applies to IT and IT products

Salary Range: $120,000-$163,000

Our Approach

At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us!

What We Offer

Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, and a matched 401k.