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Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Security
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Top Secret Linux Systems Administrator
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator with an active Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification to support mission-critical systems in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will be a command-line expert, able to design, deploy, maintain, and secure Linux-based servers and services while following strict operational and security procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, or other enterprise distributions).
• Perform all administration tasks primarily via the command line — shell scripting, package management, systemd, cron, service management, and log analysis.
• Implement and maintain security controls per STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational policies. Ensure systems meet auditing and compliance requirements.
• Plan and apply OS and package updates with minimal downtime; coordinate vulnerability remediation and system hardening.
• Deploy and maintain monitoring solutions, analyze system performance, and tune for reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and test backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Participate in security incident response, forensic data collection where required, and implement corrective actions.
• Support overnight Panama shift operations, including handoffs, monitoring, and emergency change windows.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Active Top Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience
• Experience in command-line skills (shell, text processing, system utilities)
• Proficient with system installation and configuration, package management, systemd, kernel tuning, and file systems
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overnight Panama shift and participate in on-call rotation
• Knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, firewall fundamentals)
• Experience with virtualization/container technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker) is highly desired
• Understanding of backup solution
Compensation:
$40/hr to $50/hr.
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*Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator with an active Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification to support mission-critical systems in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will be a command-line expert, able to design, deploy, maintain, and secure Linux-based servers and services while following strict operational and security procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, or other enterprise distributions).
• Perform all administration tasks primarily via the command line — shell scripting, package management, systemd, cron, service management, and log analysis.
• Implement and maintain security controls per STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational policies. Ensure systems meet auditing and compliance requirements.
• Plan and apply OS and package updates with minimal downtime; coordinate vulnerability remediation and system hardening.
• Deploy and maintain monitoring solutions, analyze system performance, and tune for reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and test backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Participate in security incident response, forensic data collection where required, and implement corrective actions.
• Support overnight Panama shift operations, including handoffs, monitoring, and emergency change windows.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Active Top Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience
• Experience in command-line skills (shell, text processing, system utilities)
• Proficient with system installation and configuration, package management, systemd, kernel tuning, and file systems
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overnight Panama shift and participate in on-call rotation
• Knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, firewall fundamentals)
• Experience with virtualization/container technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker) is highly desired
• Understanding of backup solution
Compensation:
$40/hr to $50/hr.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
*Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
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