System Administrator

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a System Administrator, and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force. AFRL leads the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment: Our rapid prototyping environment requires that we empower and entrust our engineers to make high level decisions. We live the Agile values, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.
• Impactful Work: Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments
• Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and optimal performance
• Implement and manage containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions
• Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands
• Support the automation of deployment and operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure integration of new software components into the pipeline
• Optimize CI/CD workflows to increase development speed, reliability, and security
• Maintain the security of the Gravity pipeline infrastructure by enforcing DevSecOps best practices
• Implement patches, updates, and security controls in accordance with Space Force and DoD standards
• Ensure compliance with security policies, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and other government regulations
• Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security
• Respond to system outages, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents in real time, ensuring quick resolution and minimal impact
• Implement disaster recovery and backup procedures to ensure business continuity
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure system stability and efficient workflows
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. government Secret security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, DevOps engineer, or similar role supporting complex infrastructures
• Proficiency in managing Linux/Unix-based and Windows-based environments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization technologies
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)
• Understanding of network management, storage solutions, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, including patch management, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

Desired:

• Active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Experience working within DoD, Space Force, or other defense-related environments
• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, or other government compliance frameworks
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Basic Compensation: $110,500 - $165,800 (For The Colorado Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 

Additional Compensation: 

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.  

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.