Systems Administrator

Auria is seeking an experienced System Administrator with a background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cross-domain systems. The successful candidate will work within a cross-functional team to provide hands-on experience designing, installing, configuring, monitoring and maintaining enterprise systems. The SA must have a team-oriented and customer-focused attitude due to multiple locations and various end users.

Primary responsibilities may include:

·         Oversee the execution of security measures called out in the security plan to include timely scans of network resources and software patches and applying DISA STIG compliance controls to secure systems.

·         Provide effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of production Linux Servers in a VMWare Virtualized Environment.

·         Responsible for daily system monitoring, security, server health, resources and log management of Linux and Windows systems.

·         Troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis. This includes troubleshooting any and all issues with hardware, system configurations, backups, files systems, and user access.

·         Support the Launch & Space Vehicle (SV) telemetry receipt at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS)

·         Support mission partners in tracking data collection.

·         Troubleshoot and identify command uplink to SV’s from the RTS.

·         Deconflict resource scheduling and resource usage with the 22nd Space Operations Squadron.

·         Troubleshoot Program Action Plan for mission partners for satellite supports that are needed.

·         Communicate with stakeholders and assign a contact scoring grade of good, marginal, or fail.

·         Interface with engineers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts

·         Act as on-call support for network issues and data transmittal issues

·         Use automation  software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment functionality.

·         Create and maintain software documentation and updates

Required Experience:

·         Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Must be able to obtain SCI within 3 months of start and maintain TS/SCI with program read in

·         Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience. Can substitute 4 years of IT experience in lieu of degree

·         Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 or more years of relevant experience. Can substitute 4 years of IT experience in lieu of degree

·         Able to work shifts, including first, second and third shifts

·         Familiar with satellite operations

·         Familiar with satellite communications terminology

·         Experience focused on Linux/UNIX system administration with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Server network protocols

·         DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required (such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP)  

·         Direct experience with network topology, data flows, firewalls, routers and switches

Desired Experience:

·         TS/SCI with SAP caveat

·         Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, remote desktop, remote computer management or equivalent

·         Ability to problem solve and think critically sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area 

·         Strong customer communication skills

·         Project management skills

Salary Range: (Level 2: $75k - $90k and Level 3: $90k - $114k) The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications (skills, education & experience) and the position level. 

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.