UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Auria is seeking an Sr Cyber Systems Administrator – Compliance/Patching System Administrator 4 to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program This position is located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, and/or in Colorado Springs, CO.

Summary:

Act as the primary group for testing and applying patches on all main software/application systems, including workstations and servers. Support the system by interacting continuously with the cyber and compliance team to remediate any vulnerabilities found during automated or manual cyber scans. Patching can be an impacting activity; a detail-oriented individual is necessary for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor systems asset compliance via Tenable Security Center to coordinate a testing strategy for patching found vulnerabilities.
• Administer patching solutions, such as Tanium, WSUS, and YUM.
• Identify and work with component owners to build subset groups for patching testing prior to wide deployment of enterprise patching.
• Coordinate with system owners to patch specific products/solutions, such as server applications, user workstations, etc.
• Perform continuous vulnerability patching schedules based on cyber tool scan scoring and authorized schedules authorized by the appropriate board.
• Notify the user base of upcoming patches and any projected impacts from this patching activity, such as reboots and/or introducing new features.
• Experience with writing standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation.
• Ability to build documentation to outline a full testing strategy for functionality regression after patching workstations/servers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required to start with SCI and SAP clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years in a related field; Masters degree and 7 years experience or 13 years related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years experience with patching in an enterprise-level system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with patching solutions such as WSUS, YUM, and Tanium.
• Testing patches using a systematic process to limit the impact on the user base.

Salary Range: $123,560 - $140,050

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.