UNIX Systems Engineer / Administrator

DHI-WFS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DHI-WFS is seeking a UNIX Engineer and System Administrator in Colorado Springs to maintain Solaris and Linux environments, automate routine tasks, and ensure secure, compliant operations.

You will perform daily sysadmin duties, script for automation, manage storage/virtualization, integrate with AD/LDAP, and uphold cybersecurity standards while contributing to documentation and lifecycle design documents.

Qualifications

• Experience administering UNIX and Windows-based systems in a secure, compliant environment.
• Hands-on with Solaris and Linux operating systems.
• Proficient in scripting (Perl, Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience integrating systems with directory services (AD/LDAP).
• Knowledge of STIGs, patching, and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration and help desk tasks for Solaris and Linux environments.
• Automate routine administration tasks using scripting languages.
• Manage file systems, storage, and virtualization (ZFS, UFS, Veeam, PDOM/LDOM).
• Configure and integrate systems with Active Directory and LDAP.
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance through STIGs, patching, and remediation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, perform COTS assessments, and troubleshoot issues.
• Design, integrate, and install system releases, and create or update design documents.

Skills

Solaris

Linux

Perl

Python

PowerShell

Active Directory

LDAP

Cybersecurity

STIGs

Documentation

Tools

ZFS

UFS

Veeam

PDOM/LDOM

AD DS

Job description

Provide UNIX engineering and system administration for a satellite ground system sustainment program. Administer Solaris and Linux environments, automate routine work, and keep systems secure and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system administration and help desk tasks for Solaris and Linux environments.
• Automate administration tasks with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and PowerShell.
• Manage file systems, storage, and virtualization (ZFS, UFS, Veeam, PDOM/LDOM).
• Configure and integrate systems with Active Directory and LDAP.
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance through STIGs, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, perform COTS assessments, and troubleshoot issues.
• Design, integrate, and install system releases, and create or update design documents across the systems engineering lifecycle.