Linux System Administrator Functional Lead

Posting / External Job Title

Linux System Administrator Functional Lead

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US (Primary)

Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US

Remote / Onsite / Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

Education

None

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$128,000.00 - $174,000.00 / yr

Position Introduction / Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Linux System Administrator Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs area in Colorado.

Key Duties :

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines supporting the Missile Defense Space Center.
• Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, and maintain multiple repositories and registries.
• Perform and oversee operating system hardening and ensure STIG compliance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance standards.
• Manage and delegate tasks related to projects, sustainment activities, and system break / fix efforts.
• Mentor and lead a team responsible for system software installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity mitigation efforts.
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
• Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations.
• Ensure resumes include month and year for all employment history; candidates may be assigned to a teammate company.

Required / Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education :

Business Profile :

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month / year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.