I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be *on-site* and will require an active Top Secret clearance. 

• Operate, maintain and manage Linux based systems supporting a software development environment.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.
• Primary Responsibilities:
  
  • Ensure all data is being backed up on a regular basis
  • Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
  • Respond appropriately to any system security/virus incident discovered
  • Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Linux based servers
  • Create and maintain Linux server documentation
  • Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures
  • Install, configure, manage and maintain Linux server based applications
  • Ensure Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed; including but not limited to, security, applications and OS
  • Ensure Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
  • Create, manage and maintain security groups
  • Create, manage and maintain user accounts
  • Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
  • Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images
  • Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
  • Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
  • Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
  • Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
  • All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager Secondary Responsibilities
  • Create, deploy and maintain Linux desktop and notebook images
  • Create, deploy and maintain Linux desktop and notebook distribution packages for software applications
  • Ensure Linux desktop and notebook computers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
  • Assist the help desk respond to end users requests/issues

• Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent;
• Active Top Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification
• Technical skills in the following are required:
  • Linux system administration
  • System Security Implementations
  • Linux shell scripting
  • Ansible playbook development and management
  • Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux
  • Red Hat repository administration.
• Desired skills:
  • Knowledge of the following:
    • Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
    • Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like IPA and ADFS, OpenShift, OpenStack, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS, Windows, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery, Containers and Container Orchestration products.
    • Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence.
    • Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS.
    • Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and how it applies to IT and IT products.
• Technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment including server setup, deployment and maintenance.
• Must also have a background/ knowledge of Linux environment and administration.
• Must have working knowledge of Agile principles and practices.
• Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Understanding of what IT’s role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS. Knowledge with applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes). We are looking for Container experience as well.
• Must be an adept problem solver and ability to work well with team members in a fast paced environment
• Experience with LINUX Products (Red Hat LINUX) use of Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Understanding of the Agile processes

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.