MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Linux Systems Administrator – ENG 04
Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
Location: Aurora, CO – Full time 100% Onsite position
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay: $100,000 – $130,000 (negotiable based on experience – full benefits included)
Summary:
System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are Next> able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.
What You Will Do:
- Provide IT systems administration of RedHat Enterprise Linux environments.
- Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
- Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
- Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
- Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
- Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
- Systems are operational 24×7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
- Travel required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate up to 5% travel
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
- Must have a current and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Must have Linux experience.
- Must have one or more of the following Professional Certifications active: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND
- Must have experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems
- Must have scripting experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages
- Experience with performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening
- Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
- Experience with Jenkins automation
- Configuration of Scanning tools Nessus/McAfee
- Proficiency with Enterprise level administration of common services such as DNS and LDAP
- Strong analytic and research skills – must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
- Requires the ability to effectively interact with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and vendors
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
