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Systems Administrator 3
**Up to $112.69/hour**
*Requires active SECRET clearance for consideration*
Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a systems administrator 3 on a Department of Defense contract with our customer in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a contract to hire opportunity.
Job Description:
Our customer has incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Their pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled them to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. They look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way.
Our customer is seeking a multi-skilled, self-motivated, energetic individual to work at their Colorado Springs, CO location as a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Administrator supporting the JTAGS program. As a member of this team, you will primarily focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administration and secondarily perform as a Windows Systems Administrator. The team manages the hardware, software, network, and security for both RHEL and Windows systems located in Colorado Springs and internationally. Systems Administrators partner with teams such as Cyber, Systems Engineering, Sustainment, Software Development, and others to accomplish the mission. The role will include Sustainment duties associated with the current system and development projects planned for future capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Perform as a Windows and Linux System Administrator for a classified government contract
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, system engineers, project managers, and IT management
- Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed
- Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
- Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user and impact
- Assist with developing and maintaining of technical processes and procedures as needed
- Assist maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team
- Read, modify, and create shell scripts
- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components
- Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
Required:
- Associate's degree and seven (7) years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience, or Master's degree and three (3) years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
- IAT Level II certification is required on day 1 of employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
- Active DoD Secret security clearance on day 1 of employment; the ability to maintain the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment
- Experience managing Windows Server OS in a domain architecture
- Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS)
- Ability to travel as needed
- Experience building custom “rpm” software packages for RHEL platforms
- Ansible, RHEL 6/7/8/9, Satellite configuration and usage experience
- Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs
- Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products
- Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration
- Strong Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management
- WSUS patching experience
- Experience working Cisco switches and basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking
- Experience with DevOps architecture
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Government Solutions?
Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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