ADV000BEP Linux System Administrator (J)

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida ' s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA ' s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

Description of Duties:

Position Title: Linux System Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The Linux System Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

· Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems

· Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices

· Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements

· Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions

· Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts

· Install, configure, and manage RHEL and other Linux-based systems

· Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed

· Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts.

· Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

· Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Qualifications - External

Basic Requirements:

· Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o May be reduced with completion of advanced education

· Must have 6 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting

· Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology

· Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment

· Must have administration experience on RHEL 8/9 using Command Line Interface

· Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems

· Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE

· Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

· Have experience working with Ansible automation

· Have experience configuring and managing NetApp storage devices

· Have experience with security patching and software management using RHEL Satellite

· Have network troubleshooting experience

· Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

· Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

This position is expected to pay $110,000 - $125,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status .