Linux System Administrator Functional Lead - DoD

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

Location: Shriever, SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Position Closes: 6/10/25

Relocation Assistance: NONE

The candidate will:

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center

Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as-well-as maintain multiple repositories/ registries

Oversee and perform the hardening of operating systems and STIG compliance

Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system administration and compliance practices are maintained

Manage/delegate tasking derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources

Manage/mentor a team responsible for ensuring system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.

Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation. Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations.

Basic Requirements:

Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience to UNIX and/or Linux systems administration

Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification

Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+)

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher

Desired Requirements:

Bachelor’s, or higher, in an IT or any STEM related field

Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.