Mid-Level System Administrator

Mid-Level System Administrator
Engineer Sr Step 2
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 Mid-Level System Administrator in support of the MDA IRES program at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The Systems Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the operations of computer systems related to operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations.
• Administer WSUS and SCCM servers for updating and patching of the domain.
• Perform hardening and remediation of operating systems and STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks.
• Deployment and configuration of vCenter, Power Shell, and Ansible.
• Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, as well as maintain repositories/Registries.
• Experience managing a Linux workstation-based environment.
• Maintain and manage Secure Host Baselines for both Windows and LINUX.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoration, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
• Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Focus on creating, upgrading, managing and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and servers.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution.
• Be able to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the System Administrator.
• Have excellent presentation, oral and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers.
• Have a "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high pace and dynamic environment and embrace change.

Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $86,500 - $111,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certificationsthat are directly related to the position.

Education andExperience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • HS Diploma (or GED) and eight (8) years of general experience
  • Associate's degree and six (6) years of general experience
  • Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of general experience
  • Master's degree and two (2) years of general experience
• Must have 5 years of directly related experience to Windows systems administration and Active Directory
• Must have experience with WSUS
• Must have experience with SCCM, developing and executing powershell scripts
• Must have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security CySA+ (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP)
• Must have a current DoD Secret security clearance
  

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with IdM
• Have experience with managing CA certificate server
• Have experience with Windows server 2019/22 and Windows 10/11
• Have experience managing PXE servers
• Have experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI
• Have experience with DISA STIGs and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Have experience with administration in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and/or 8 environments
• Have work experience with Powershell Scripting
• Have experience with Virtualization of Windows services
• Have experience using Remedy
• Have a working knowledge of Configuration Management processes

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.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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