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Sierra Space Corporation LINUX Technical Systems Administrator (Contract) in Broomfield, Colorado
Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream
We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.
At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn't restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.
We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the RoleThe Technical Systems Administrator (Contract) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure both located within the Business Area Network and Internet based. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, Partners, a
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy Linux operating system and application patches (Servers and Workstations)
Maintain virtual machine images.
Develop tools to automate day to day activities.
Provide user support to the development teams within their Linux environments.
Assist with developing/maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with Cyber Security to maintain security standards.
About You Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream - to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly - to join us on this transformational journey.
We're looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate knowledge (5+ years) of Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky) in an enterprise environment.
Intermediate knowledge (5+ years) Experience with Puppet
Experience creating scripts with Bash/Python
Experience with VMware vSphere/vCenter or similar hypervisors.
Experience working in application development environment.
Experience managing user access on Linux systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with automation deployment tools (Kickstart, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)
Experience in implementing Cyber Security measures.
Experience managing HPC Clusters
Experience working with Red Hat Identity Manager/Free IPA
Experience deploying test environments for software/hardware developers.
Certified red hat, system, admin strongly desirable.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Departmen
At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their