Top Secret Linux System Administrator

Insight Global; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA / FSA / DCFSA options

401k retirement with employer matching

Paid sick leave / PTO

Job summary

Insight Global in Boulder, CO is seeking a qualified Linux System Administrator to support a DoD program. This role requires an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and involves maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, virtualization (VMware/VSphere) and container technologies (Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker).

You will coordinate with network teams, assist with patching, backups, and system upgrades, and help implement security policies.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2–9 years of experience.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• VMware/VSphere virtualization experience.
• Container tech: Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker.
• Basic networking hardware configuration.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or DoD 8570.01-M cert.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multi-user Linux systems and coordinate with network admins.
• Install, troubleshoot, patch, and maintain virtualized Linux environments.
• Develop and monitor resource allocation policies and admin accounts.
• Support monthly patching, backups, and system upgrades.
• Interact with customers and provide daily system support.

Skills

Active TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

VMware

VSphere

Podman

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Tanzu

Ansible

Kickstart

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Job description

A company in the Boulder, CO areas is looking for a qualified Linux System Administrator with a Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility to join their team supporting a DoD program. The System Administrator will work to maintain multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators to maintain an operational system. The System Admin will interact with multiple users, evaluates vendor products and work cross functionally, so strong communication is required. Responsibilities include making recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinating installation providing backup recovery. In addition, this person will develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation relating to the use of computing resources and set up admin service accounts, maintain system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, etc. This person will support monthly patching, troubleshooting, interfacing with the customer, floor operations and monitoring and training. Primary duties including installing, troubleshooting, updating/patching, and maintenance of virtualized Linux environments, lab assets, & IT infrastructure. Candidate will sustain operational Red Hat Linux systems and provide daily support for hardware and software issues, data recovery, system upgrades, software upgrades, and configuration issues. Familiarity with Cyber Security or Networking are strongly preferred. TS required, but SCI strongly preferred. Must be SCI eligible. Pay Range: $90,000-165,000 annually. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Active Top Secret with eligibility for SCI
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-9 years of experience
• Experience administering and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or additional experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in Virtualization technology to include VMWare and VSphere
• Experience with containers such as Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker or Tanzu VCF, etc
• Basic networking experience configuring/maintaining Networking Hardware (Switch, Router, Firewall)
• Must have CompTIA Security+ with Continuing Education (CE) or equivalent certification under DoD 8570.01-M

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with DoD STIG interpretation/remediation
• Experience as administrator using Ansible, IPA/IDM identity management systems, Kickstart
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience utilizing cybersecurity software applications
• Experience working with vendors to expedite installations and repairs to ensure maximum uptime
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps concepts
• In-depth experience in Operations and Maintenance activities of IT infrastructure