MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Location: Aurora, CO (Onsite)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly (CI/FS) required
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: Starting at $140,000 - 145,000 (Negotiable) - Full benefits included
As a Senior Linux Automation System Administrator, you will support a classified Raytheon program by building, maintaining, and securing IT systems. You will directly support mission-critical customer capabilities and collaborate with developers and system engineers to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
Developing and utilizing automation tools (e.g., Ansible), scripting in Bash and Python
Supporting hardware installations (must be able to lift up to 35 lbs)
Participating in after-hours maintenance and on-call support as needed
Traveling occasionally to support installations
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years
Active and transferable U.S. government TS/SCI with polygraph (must be in place before start)
U.S. Citizenship
DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, or CND)
Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Proficiency in automation and scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python)
Experience with VMware vCenter for deploying/administering virtualized environments
Familiarity with network device management
Experience administering Windows systems
Knowledge of DevOps pipeline tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory
Strong independent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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