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Your Impact:

Description of Duties:

The Linux Systems Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Assist engineering efforts that provide engineering and technical direction for patching RedHat Enterprise Linux systems, register systems with Satellite and develop Ansible scripts.
• Participate in efforts that develop recommendations and advice on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts.
• Support the Shared Services Delivery Team.
• Work with Solutions Architecture to develop proposals and respond to customer requests.
• Develop and maintain systems documentation, diagrams, changes, and standard operational procedures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and issue resolution as necessary.

This position will be filled at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

This position is expected to pay $127,500 - $137,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parenta

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 14 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 12 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 10 years of general experience; Master's degree and 8 years of general experience.

• Must have 8 years directly related experience in Linux System Administration, Windows System Administration, and/or Help Desk Support
• Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have, or obtain upon hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT level II certification
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with RHEL Satellite
• Have experience with Ansible Tower
• Have experience with YUM and DNS Bind

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.