Linux System Administrator — AWS Cloud & Security

DCCA; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid/unpaid leave

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a System Administrator for Linux to join our growing IT team in Colorado. The candidate will install and configure Linux, manage OS services, and support operations across internal teams and external clients.

Requirements include 5+ years in Linux/OS admin, 3+ years in AWS-related environments, scripting skills (bash/perl/python), and the ability to obtain ADP I/II clearance. US citizenship and security clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as an OS SA, preferably in an AWS Cloud environment.
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience with LINUX environments.
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years providing operations support.
• Ability to work with 3rd party hosting team preferably Cloud Service Provider.
• Ability to configure Linux servers from scratch, including disk layout and partitioning, operating system installation, and package configuration.
• Demonstrated ability in network troubleshooting, basic understanding of network concepts.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing and editing technical documentation.
• Ability to automate day to day operations through the use of bash, perl, or python scripting.
• Expereince with adhering to and implementing OS Secuity and STIG requirements
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Must be able to interact effectively with customer, developers and end-users

Responsibilities

• Install and configure the Linux OS, including disk layout and OS installation.
• Resolve team issues via internal help desk tickets.
• Interact with customer, developers and end-users.
• Coordinate with 3rd party hosting team (Cloud Service Provider)

Skills

AWS Cloud experience

Linux administration

Network troubleshooting

Scripting (bash/perl/python)

Technical documentation

Security/STIG compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Ten years experience substituted for bachelor

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

AWS EC2

Job description

DCCA is seeking a System Administrator for Linux to join our growing IT team in Colorado. The candidate will install and configure Linux, manage OS services, and support operations across internal teams and external clients.

Requirements include 5+ years in Linux/OS admin, 3+ years in AWS-related environments, scripting skills (bash/perl/python), and the ability to obtain ADP I/II clearance. US citizenship and security clearance readiness are required.