TS/SCI CI Polygraph Systems Administrator - Aurora, CO

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Job Overview:

As a System Administrator, you will collaborate with a diverse team to support critical programs involving classified information systems. Your role is essential in developing, implementing, and maintaining secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Systems Administration:
  Provide administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.

• Technical Problem Solving:
  Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex technical problems, including hardware and OS integration.

• Cybersecurity Collaboration:
  Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes.

• Documentation & Training:
  Develop solutions and documentation for various technical problems, along with training end users.

• 24x7 Support:
  Ensure system operations, occasionally requiring work beyond standard hours.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• Security Clearance:
  Current and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Linux Experience:
  Proven experience administering Red Hat Linux-based systems.

• Certifications:
  Active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security).

• Scripting Skills:
  Experience with scripting for automation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with patching and maintaining RPM packages.
• Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket).
• Knowledge of Jenkins automation.
• Experience with scanning tools like Nessus/McAfee.
• Proficiency in enterprise-level DNS and LDAP administration.

Pay: 

• $120,000 - $130,000 with benefits 

Duration: 

• 12-month …