Systems Administrator

Ennoble First Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennoble First Inc. is seeking a System Administrator (Grades 1–3) in Longmont, CO, to support Lockheed Martin Space NGG ground program. The role focuses on Linux system administration, user support, system configuration, and reliable operation of mission computing environments.

The position requires an Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret) and offers a 100% on-site work arrangement with a 9x80A schedule. Travel to nearby sites may be possible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux system administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise computing systems and operational users.
• Experience providing help desk or technical support, including diagnosing and resolving user and system issues.
• Experience with change management processes using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira), including documenting, tracking, and coordinating system changes.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux-based multi-user systems, virtual environments, servers, workstations, and commercial software.
• Monitor performance, investigate system issues, and restore services.
• Perform operating-system patching, backups, restoration, and configuration maintenance.
• Support software and hardware deployments, help desk activities, and change management processes using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira).
• Assist information assurance teams with system logs, account management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Coordinate with engineers and operational teams to resolve system and network problems.

Skills

Linux admin

Troubleshooting

Enterprise systems

Help desk

Jira

Secret clearance

Tools

Red Hat Linux

OpenStack

VMware

OpenShift

Ansible/Ansible Tower

Scripting

Job description

Location: Longmont, CO (100% on-site)

Required Clearance: Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site | 9x80A schedule

Company Overview

We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.

System Administrator – Grades 1–3

Location: Longmont, CO (100% on-site)

Required Clearance: Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site | 9x80A schedule

Company Overview

We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.

Position Overview

Help keep critical space ground systems secure, stable, and mission-ready. Ennoble First is seeking Linux-focused System Administrators to support Lockheed Martin Space's Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (NGG) ground program in Longmont, Colorado. This role emphasizes ongoing Linux system administration, user support, system configuration, and reliable operation of mission computing environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer Linux-based multi-user systems, virtual environments, servers, workstations, and commercial software.
• Monitor performance, investigate system issues, and restore services.
• Perform operating-system patching, backups, restoration, and configuration maintenance.
• Support software and hardware deployments, help desk activities, and change management processes using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira).
• Assist information assurance teams with system logs, account management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Coordinate with engineers and operational teams to resolve system and network problems.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux system administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise computing systems and operational users.
• Experience providing help desk or technical support, including diagnosing and resolving user and system issues.
• Experience with change management processes using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira), including documenting, tracking, and coordinating system changes.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Linux, OpenStack or VMware, OpenShift, Ansible or Ansible Tower, and scripting.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, identity management, VMware VCF, Windows, AIX, or Cisco IOS.

Additional Position Information

Potential travel to Boulder, Aurora, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lockheed Martin does not provide clearance sponsorship or relocation packages for these openings.

Pay Range

$100,000–$160,000

The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ennoble First is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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