Linux System Administrator

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 9/80 Schedule
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
• Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
  
  
  

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux/Systems Administrator to join our team and take responsibility for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our Linux-based and Windows-based systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux system administration, including configuring and installing hardware and software, utilizing monitoring technologies, and ensuring the operational health of our infrastructure.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and maintain Linux/Windows operating systems, configuring and installing hardware/software utilizing monitoring technologies, troubleshooting, and sustaining the operational health of the infrastructure
• Operate in a team environment, provide input to design solutions, and participate in design reviews
• Work closely with the team to understand business requirements and write comprehensive tests to ensure quality of the system
• Analyze requirements to determine the feasibility of the design for time and cost constraints
• Develop and implement new approaches to extremely complex issues, and integrate new capabilities with existing systems
• Build and manage Yum/Spacewalk/RedHat satellite servers and repositories.
• Create and manage Kickstart/Satellite builds
• Provide technical support to marketing, manufacturing, quality, and supply management organizations
• Identify areas requiring improvement, and seek out and recommend new solutions
  
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Linux system administration. OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR No experience required in lieu of Masters Degree.
• Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) or Information Technology (Bachelor's degree).
• Strong understanding of ACAS scans and STE/STN requirements.
• Strong knowledge of LDAP, Central Authentication, and Centrify.
• Experience with Linux/Windows operating systems.
• Experience with NFS share builds and management.
• Extensive experience with Cent OS 7/8 server builds and management.
• Experience with Yum/Spacewalk/RedHat satellite server, repository builds, and management.
• Experience with Kickstart/Satellite builds and management.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $84,000 - $105,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
  
  
  

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).