System Administrator (C2BMC / ACETOPS)

Auria is looking to hire a System Administrator - X-Lab ACETOPS Administrator to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in Colorado Springs, CO at Schriever Space Force Base.

Essential Functions:

• Operate, maintain and manage Linux-based systems supporting a software development environment. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.
• Ensure all data is being backed up on a regular basis
• Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
• Respond appropriately to any system security/virus incident discovered
• Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Linux based servers • Create and maintain Linux server documentation
• Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures
• Install, configure, manage and maintain Linux server based applications
• Ensure Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed; including but not limited to, security, applications and OS
• Ensure Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
• Create, manage and maintain security groups
• Create, manage and maintain user accounts
• Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
• Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images
• Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
• Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
• Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
• Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience,
• or a Master’s degree  and 3 years of experience, 
• or a PhD and 1 years of experience,
• or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• DoD 8140 certification IAT - Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.
• Knowledge of the Linux environment and experience with Linux administration
• System Security Implementations
• Linux shell scripting 
• Ansible playbook development and management or other competing automation solutions
• Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux and Red Hat repository administration
• Experience applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with system hardening using industry best practices Additional Skills
• Must have technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment including enterprise server setup, deployment and maintenance
• Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
• Understanding of what IT's role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like IPA and ADFS • OpenShift and OpenStack
• VMware ESXI
• Nutanix
• QAS/VAS
• Windows Active Directory
• Backup and Recovery technologies
• Containers and Container Orchestration products
• Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence • Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and how it applies to IT and IT products
• Experience with C2BMC Integration
• Understanding of the Agile processes

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($99,000 - $113,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.