Systems Engineer
ECS Corporate Services

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Posted in Engineering


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Job Info


ECS is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in our Peterson AFB, CO office.

Job Description:

  • Creates and maintains detailed system documentation.
  • Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
  • Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes.
  • Download, stage and deploy systems-related security policies and updates to maintain information system compliance with DISA security policies and procedures (STIGs, IAVAs, etc.)
  • Develop scripts and automation (BASH, Python, Ansible, Puppet, etc.) to perform recurring systems administration tasks, automate installs, gather metrics, etc.
  • Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments with an emphasis in the following areas:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8
  • Red Hat Identity Manager
  • Core Linux Infrastructure services (CA, [openssl], DNS [bind], DHCP [dhcpd], NTP [ntpd/MicroSync], Red Hat Identity Management [ipa-server], File Share [nfs, glusterfs])
  • Automation Technologies (Ansible/Puppet)
  • Logging Technologies (syslog-ng/Splunk)
  • Administer VMware virtual environments to include ESXi hosts, vCenter appliances, VxRail HCIs, and VSANs.
  • Deploy/Patch Red Hat and core infrastructure services software.
  • Upgrade and/or install, configure and maintain software as needed (GitLab, Splunk, NorthStar/Paragon, Puppet, Red Hat Identity Management, OpenNMS, VMware, IDPA, Firmware, etc)
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.
Required Skills:
  • 5+ years of Linux system administration experience is required.
  • BA/BS Degree - may substitute additional years of experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be IAT level II compliant with DoD 8570.1
  • Microsoft Certified System Administrator.
  • ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
  • Must possess Red Had Certified System Administrator (or above) certification and obtain new related certifications as released.
  • Must have experience developing ansible playbooks, puppet modules, python scripts, and bash scripts.
  • Experience with infrastructure including but not limited to: data center operations, server hardware, operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8), web servers (Apache, Nginx), virtualization (VMware), networking, storage, monitoring, etc.
  • Experience in infrastructure design and operations including firewall rules, fail over, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required
  • Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
Desired Skills:
  • RHCSA or RHCE.
  • Experience supporting remote systems.
  • Experience with HBAC and RBAC policy creation in Red Hat Identity Manager.
  • Experience with direct customer support for both internal and external customers.
  • Experience with Server STIGs, patching, Tenable, ACAS, SCCM, and IAVA vulnerabilities.
  • Experience with automation processes and tools.
  • Experience with implementing and maintaining systems documentation.
  • Experience with developing training for both internal and external junior system administrators.
  • Experience with managing, monitoring and responding to key server infrastructure alerts.
  • Experience with Puppet, Ansible, VMware and IDPA technologies.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.


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