Senior Linux AWS Systems Administrator
Location: Aurora, CO
Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly
W2 hourly Contract to Hire Only
Pay: $60.00 to $89.50/hr. D.O.E. Based on the benefits chosen
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US
TS/SCI w/ Poly CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED***
Geologics is seeking a Software Engineer with a TS/SCI w/ Poly and a DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification. Experienced with administering Red Hat Linux based systems with minimal support, to include patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages, performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening. Deploying and administration of systems in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
REQUIRED
- Active TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required on day one.
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
- Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND.
- Experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems with minimal support, to include patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages, performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening
- Deployment and administration of systems in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SKILLS PREFERRED
- Using and developing with automation tools/frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef as well as scripting - particularly in Bash and Python
- Experience administering Windows based systems
- Experience with pipeline tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
- Deployment and administration of systems in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Engineering duties and responsibilities:
- Building, maintaining, and securing Information Technology systems and directly supporting customer mission-critical capabilities.
- You will work closely with program developers and system engineers to research issues, determine root causes and implement solutions to system problems.
- Must be able to support occasional after hour maintenance and on-call support and must be able to lift up to 35 pounds in support of hardware installations.
- Occasional travel may be required for installation support.
Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Mbaldwin@geologics.com
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran