Linux Systems Administrator - Dream Chaser Mission Systems (Systems Engineer III)

Louisville, CO

$119,064–$163,713 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator – Dream Chaser Mission Systems (Systems Engineer III)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Linux Systems Administrator – Dream Chaser Mission Systems (Systems Engineer III) with our client located in Louisville, CO.

Job Responsibilities:

Linux Systems Administration:
- Administer, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and workstations (RHEL/CentOS)
- Patch, harden (STIG compliance), tune performance, and troubleshoot Linux systems
- Manage virtualized Linux environments (VMware) and containerized applications (Docker)
- Write and maintain Bash/Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and administration
Mission & Network Support:
- Provide end-to-end support of mission-critical IT systems, infrastructure, and networks
- Configure and support networking components (Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls)
- Administer command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA)
- Support real-time missions and pre-mission simulations
- Provide Flight & Test Operations end-user support
Documentation & Process:
- Develop documentation for system design, operations, and training
- Refine operational concepts and processes
- Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks
- Collaborate closely with NASA during all phases of mission preparation and planning

Job Qualifications:

BS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline + typically 5 or more years of relevant experience (relevant experience may count toward degree; relevant advanced degree may count toward experience)
Experience with VMware, Docker, Python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto firewalls
Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA)
Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems (Linux depth required)
Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support
Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing/derivation/allocation, systems design/integration, technical risk identification and management, and V&V principles

Nice To Have:

Linux certification (RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, or equivalent)
Python Scripting experience
Security hardening experience (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks)
Configuration management/automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
Real-time operations, spacecraft ground systems, or control center operations experience
Experience managing enterprise IT applications, systems, and networking at scale
Knowledge of ground-to-space communication systems and control center development
Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
INCOSE certification or equivalent experience
Background in Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience with baseline definition/maturation in complex development settings, including trade studies
Exposure to establishing and tracking Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs)

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Rate Range: $119,064-$163,713
Location: Louisville, CO
Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Louisville, CO
Salary	$119,064–$163,713 Per Year

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Ansibleunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
Automationunmatched
Bash Scriptingunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
CentOSunmatched
Cisco Switchesunmatched
Clean Technologiesunmatched
Communication Systemsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)unmatched
Dockerunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Linux Administrationunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Puppet (Configuration Management)unmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Red Hat Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Requirements Derivationunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Software Configuration Managementunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Trade Studiesunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
VMWareunmatched
Virtualizationunmatched

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