What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at KBR?
Title : System Administrator
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects : KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment : Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work : Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
Responsibilities Include :
Serves as System Administrator
Exhibits proficiency in vulnerability assessment, OS & software upgrades, patching, and maintenance
Provides hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support
Supports building, configuring, and troubleshooting software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades
Supports, diagnoses, and corrects computer, server and network system issues
Provides continuous status information to ensure customer satisfaction
Initiates customer contact, escalates to appropriate parties and resolves incidents
Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voicemail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing technical problems
Responds to technical issues as they arise
Ensures consistent technical direction and understanding between government and contractor staff
Required Skills and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, and at least 10 years of system administration experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience in Engineering / Other Technical Positions : Typically a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws / regulations.
At least 4 years of experience as a System Administrator
At least 2 years of experience as a System Administrator in classified environments.
Expertise in managing networks to comply with an IT Security Plan including management of isolated network equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, DNS)
Expertise in IT Management of Linux (Ubuntu, Oracle Linux 8), Mac OS, and Windows systems
Experience with automation using scripting languages such as Shell, Bash, or Python.
Demonstratable skills in analyzing and correcting application and network anomalies.
Knowledge of VMware, provisioning VMs, virtual storage, and virtual networking resources with ability to automate many simple tasks.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to share knowledge via written articles and technical talks with immediate and peer teams.
Desired
Experience with database such as Postgres, MySQL or Oracle.
Ability to troubleshoot basic network configuration and troubleshooting.
Understanding of high availability, data / system replication, and disaster recovery methodologies in the system and database spaces.
Knowledgeable of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and how to orchestrate and manage container lifecycles.
Experience with automation frameworks such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt.
Experience supporting software development teams, tools, and processes.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket).
Knowledgeable of web service platforms such as Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, Ruby on Rails, Clojure, and Java.
Knowledgeable of storage volume management, storage area networks, and file systems.
Security Clearance Requirements : Active TS / SCI and willingness to sit for a poly upon request.
Basic Compensation :
- 141,300 - $212,600 Annual
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation :
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $141,300 - $212,600
