Senior System Administrator

KBR; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior System Administrator to manage secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will lead containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, build CI/CD pipelines with GitOps, and ensure secure software delivery across projects.

The role requires 5+ years in system administration/DevOps, Linux/Windows proficiency, IaC experience, and adherence to STIGs/DoD standards. Strong collaboration and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator/DevOps engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments.
• Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands.
• Automate deployment and operational tasks using IaC tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.

Skills

CI/CD expertise

DevSecOps practices

Linux/Unix

Windows

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

CloudFormation

Job description

## Senior System AdministratorApply: Colorado Springs, Colorado: Full time: Posted Today: R2130420**Title:**Senior System Administrator***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.As a **Senior System Administrator**, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.**Why Join Us?*** **Innovative Projects**: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.* **Collaborative Environment:** Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.* **Impactful Work**: Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.**Key Responsibilities:*** Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments.* Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and optimal performance.* Implement and manage containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions.* Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands.* Support the automation of deployment and operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.* Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure integration of new software components into the pipeline.* Optimize CI/CD workflows to increase development speed, reliability, and security.* Maintain the security of the Gravity pipeline infrastructure by enforcing DevSecOps best practices.* Implement patches, updates, and security controls in accordance with Space Force and DoD standards.* Ensure compliance with security policies, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and other government regulations.* Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to mitigate risks.* Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security.* Respond to system outages, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents in real time, ensuring quick resolution and minimal impact.* Implement disaster recovery and backup procedures to ensure business continuity.* Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure system stability and efficient workflows.* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.* Participate in regular reviews and updates of the infrastructure to support continuous improvement.**Qualifications****Required:*** **Security Clearance:** Secret clearance required to be considered for this position* **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).* **Experience:** 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or similar role supporting complex infrastructures.* Proficiency in managing Linux/Unix-based and Windows-based environments.* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.* Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization technologies.* Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet).* Understanding of network management, storage solutions, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).* Strong knowledge of security protocols, including patch management, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.**Desired:*** **Security Clearance:** Top Secret with SCI* Experience working within DoD, Space Force, or other defense-related environments.* Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, or other government compliance frameworks.* Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).**Basic Compensation:****$120,900 - $130,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)**