System Administrator (Clearance Needed)

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Infrastrastructure Systems Engineer (CISE) to join our Colorado Springs, CO team. This role requires an experienced system administrator to support mission-critical systems and infrastructure in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting mission and business applications.
• Utilize cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Service (AWS) Amazon Machine Images (AMI).
• Support and maintain CI/CD pipeline platforms to enable secure and efficient software delivery.
• Collaborate with software development, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity teams to integrate infrastructure and platform services.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches where applicable.
• Utilize virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, vSphere/vCenter, and microservices/containers (e.g., OpenShift, Docker) to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security controls in compliance with DoD security frameworks and RMF requirements, integrating RMF principles into ground-up builds and ongoing security administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Required
• Professional Certifications: CCNA- Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification
• Preferred: Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or OpenShift platform administration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software development environments. Experience with centralized logging, monitoring, and endpoint security tools.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $80,500-$149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Schedule

Standard 9/80 (Every other Friday Off)