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Job Title:
Linux System Administrator – TS/SCI with Poly Required (CI or FS)
Location:
Aurora, CO (Onsite)
Schedule:
Full-time | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Occasional after-hours and on-call support
What You Will Do
We are hiring a Linux System Administrator to support a classified program in a secure environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Building, maintaining, and securing IT systems
Directly supporting mission-critical customer capabilities
Collaborating with developers and system engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
Supporting after-hours maintenance and on-call rotations
Performing hardware installations (must be able to lift up to 35 lbs)
Occasionally traveling to support installation activities
This is an onsite position.
Qualifications You Must Have
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required at time of hire
U.S. Citizenship required
Certifications:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification required
Acceptable certs: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, or CND
Technical Experience:
Proficient in administering Red Hat Linux systems
Includes patching, RPM creation, performance tuning, networking, LDAP-based user management, and security hardening
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef
Scripting proficiency in Bash and Python
Experience managing Windows-based systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Artifactory)
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) deployments and administration
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot system-level issues efficiently
Work Environment:
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Aurora, CO. Some after-hours and travel support will be required.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
