System Administrator (Linux/Storage)

System Administrator (Linux/Storage)
Lead Engineer Step 1
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO

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 qualified System Administrator (Linux/Storage) tosupport the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.
• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot storage systems/arrays.
• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices.
• Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications.
• Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions.
• Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed.
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leaders, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting
  efforts.
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed.
• Identify developer-documentation errors and provide appropriate channels / personnel for correction.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty
  systems.
• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities.

Salary: This position is expected to pay $107,700 - $132,700 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  
  • HS Diploma (or GED) and twelve (12) years of general experience
  • Associate's degree, or higher, and ten (10) years of general experience
  • Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of general experience
  • Master's degree and six (6) years of general experience
• Must have 7 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual
  machines, and troubleshooting
• Must have 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have strong knowledge of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions.
• Must have familiarity with storage management tools (e.g. NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, etc.)
• Must have experience with storage protocols (e.g. iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB)
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage related issues
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware 7.0 (or higher)
• Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience working with Ansible automation
• Have network troubleshooting experience
• Have experience implementing Multi Factor Authentication methodology
• Have experience with H P server hardware
• Have experience with NetApp Storage
• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Have Project Management experience
• Degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

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 a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• 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.

CJ