Job Description
Platform Systems Administrator
On Site: Colorado Springs CO
W2 Hourly Contract
$65-$90 per hour*
Active Top Secret Clearance Required
Are you a Cleared Systems Administrator? Would you be interested in a role that would allow you to work from home around 50% of the time? If you've got the technical chops and communication skills needed, and are looking for a solid long term contract with great rates and the option for full benefits, this could be your next gig!.
If you join us, you will be part of a team responsible for installation, maintenance, upgrades, monitoring, and management of a Platform based upon Kubernetes Orchestration technology and related tools in an unclassified and a classified environment. Work environment will be a combination of on site at Peterson AFB and remote "work from home". There may be occasional travel for meetings and program support.
This is an incredibly important role as along with managing the entire deployment and operations lifecycle of these platforms and supporting technologies, you will also handle the support of development teams as they deploy of applications onto the platforms. Your day to day activities and responsibilities will be to:
- Manage Kubernetes based Platforms
- Set up and maintain AWS environments.
- Provide expertise for operational management of monitoring, platform management, disaster recovery and security compliance
- Manage virtualized Linux (Ubuntu and Amazon Linux) and Windows (2013 and above) systems
- Uses scripting tools to automate processes
- Develop and deliver configuration and deployment automation required for continuously improving the functionality, availability, and manageability of platform and associated services.
- Set up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation and troubleshooting
- Work closely with developers in onboarding applications and troubleshooting issues.
- Discover other areas where your skills will further the efforts
Required Attributes, Experience, Education and Skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an Active DoD Top Secret Security clearance
- DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 (or higher) - Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
- 6+ years of experience in related fields or technologies to this job description
- Expertise in AWS and System Administration of Linux/Unix Operating System
- Experience
- with containers and Kubernetes and/or related Platform technologies such as VMWare PAS & PKS or Red Hat Open Shift
- developing automation solutions with competence in scripting languages for automating frequently executed activities.
- solving problems at the Linux/Unix command line
- in an Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environment
- Working knowledge of networking concepts and experience with relevant technologies such as Load Balancers/DNS/SSL/Firewalls/NAT/NTP desired
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools (e.g. Chef, Puppet, Ansible) a plus
- A software development or DevOps automation background ideal
- Experience administering the Windows Server operating system helpful
- Experience working with various RDBMS such as Amazon RDS, MySQL and Postgres adds to value
- Experience with cloud-based data storage and data backup preferred
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Amy Cody
Recruiting Operations Manager
703 891-6127
acquinn@geologics.com
- Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level NOTE: US Citizenship and Active Top Secret clearance are required. We cannot work with outside recruiters or agencies of any kind in filling this long term W2 Hourly defense contract with the option of full benefits.
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran