
IT Systems Administrator
Areté
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Niwot • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Build, configure, and validate local, fielded, prototype, and low-volume production systems for multiple DoD contracts.
- Install, secure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across lab, deployment, and operational environments.
- Implement cyber-compliant configurations including: DISA STIGs RMF control implementation and documentation SCAP and ACAS vulnerability scanning and remediation.
- Support the design, installation, and configuration of complex systems and networks supporting customer programs.
- Collaborate closely with IT staff, systems engineers, and Cyber Security personnel to ensure system integrity and compliance.
- Prepare systems and documentation for fielding, deployment, and customer acceptance.
- Conduct system troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.
- Travel occasionally to field sites, integration events, or customer facilities.
- Provide occasional after-hours support during critical builds, updates, or deployment schedules.
- Maintain clear and thorough documentation of system builds, configurations, compliance artifacts, and installation procedures.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Linux System Administrator supporting production, lab, or deployed systems.
- Strong proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including CLI administration and system configuration.
- Experience implementing DoD cybersecurity compliance, including STIGs, RMF, ACAS, and SCAP.
- Demonstrated ability to support systems of varying complexity, from prototypes to operational deployments.
- Experience supporting system builds for fielded or mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (routing, DNS, firewalls, SSH, VLANs).
- Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, or similar).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, Cyber Security, engineering, and program teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
- Willingness to support after-hours tasks when needed.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to DoD contract requirements.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Vision Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Linux System AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise LinuxCLI AdministrationSystem ConfigurationCybersecurity ComplianceSTIGsRMFACASSCAPScripting
Soft Skills
CollaborationTroubleshootingRoot-Cause AnalysisPerformance OptimizationDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingWillingness to Travel