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Systems Administrator

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Colorado Springs, CO
136K-204K Annually
Mid level
Colorado Springs, CO
136K-204K Annually
Mid level
As a Systems Administrator, you will manage IT resources, implement development environments, and support security initiatives within a national security context.
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Systems Administrator

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this role, your work will have a profound impact on one of the country’s most critical missions – protecting national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that directly support our national security objectives

  • Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our workplace culture

  • Impactful Work: Play a key role in projects that make a real difference in both our company and the broader national security field

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the strategic planning and tactical execution of IT resources

  • The implementation and configuration of development environments, network infrastructure, big data analytics and multi classification solutions within a government enterprise

  • The ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning, the drive to innovate and a humble attitude

Work Environment: Seeking Candidates in the Colorado Springs Area

  • Location: 100% On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal

  • Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI or Active TS with SCI eligibility

  • BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience

  • Experience with programming (scripting) languages (i.e. Bash, Python, .Net or Java)

  • Security+

  • Experience with Virtual Machines and Type 1 hypervisors, e.g. KVM, ESXi

  • Experience with Kubernetes/Docker (deploying/troubleshooting apps/containers)

  • Linux Experience: Proven experience with Linux, including installation, configuration, and maintenance

  • Troubleshooting Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues within a Linux environment

Desired:

  • Git/GitLab experience

  • Apache open-source products (i.e. NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper)

  • DevSecOps

  • Risk Management Framework implementation

  • Software development experience (i.e. C++, Java, C)

Basic Compensation: $136,000k - $203,900k (For Colorado Springs 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Top Skills

.Net
Apache Kafka
Apache Nifi
Apache Zookeeper
Bash
C++
Docker
Git
Gitlab
Java
Kubernetes
Linux
Python
Type 1 Hypervisors
Virtual Machines

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