RS21 is a dynamic, growing startup with 65+ employees doing great things, and we're looking for the right people to help move us forward. Our nine core values empower a culture of integrity, learning, taking risks, making a difference, constantly improving, and helping our team achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and remote work options. As a testament to our exceptional culture, we were named a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators.
RS21 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator specializing in both LINUX and Windows environments. This role is critical in monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing the health and security posture of systems directly supporting our customer's mission-critical capabilities. The position is embedded with our Federal Partner at a classified site, requiring hands-on involvement and collaboration with program developers and system engineers to address and resolve system issues efficiently.
This is an on-site role located at Buckley AFB in Aurora, Colorado.
Responsibilities:
Windows System Administration:
- Manage and maintain Windows Server 2012/2019 and Windows 7/10 environments.
- Administer enterprise-level network services such as Active Directory, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, and Exchange.
- Conduct Patch Management using WSUS, oversee McAfee ePO operations, manage clustering, OS upgrades, computer security, and system monitoring and logging.
- Utilize scripting, particularly in PowerShell, to automate tasks and processes.
- Handle deployment and administration of systems in AWS/C2S environments.
Linux System Administration:
- Oversee Oracle Linux-based systems, including software patching, performance tuning, networking, user management via LDAP, and security enhancements.
- Strong command-line proficiency.
- Conduct hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Employ scripting skills in Bash and Python to streamline operations.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph and a transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date.
- Must be available for occasional after-hour maintenance and on-call support.
- U.S. citizenship is necessary, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Hold or be able to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification within 30 days of start date (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP).
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds for hardware installations.
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in enterprise administration of services such as DNS, sendmail, and LDAP.
- Experience with desktop workstation collaboration products and protocols.
- Basic network knowledge and strong analytical and research skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
#CJRS21 is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The final salary within this range will be determined based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include flexible paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer contribution to premiums for employees and their dependents, a 401k plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution, and more. Pay range$90,000—$110,000 USDAbout RS21:RS21 is a rapidly growing data science company that uses artificial intelligence, design, data engineering, and modern software development methods to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the world.
Our innovative solutions are insightful, intuitive, inspiring, and intellectually honest. With teams in Albuquerque, NM, Washington, DC, and distributed throughout the United States, RS21 is an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company two years in a row and a Fast Company Best Workplace for InnovatorsWe help clients achieve programmatic goals, improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize productivity using MOTHR, our AI engine, that allows users to seamlessly integrate data and reveal insights at hyper speed.
We navigate complex data issues in the fields of healthcare, defense, safety, urban planning, energy, cyber, land use, climate, disaster preparedness, disaster recovery, space, and social equity.
