Senior Systems Administrator

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC
  • Colorado Springs, CO
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Infinity's niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE - now, come be more with us!

    Job Summary:

    Seeking fulltime Senior Level IT- Systems Admin/Engineer. This role will perform a variety of technical tasks such as setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software. The Systems Engineer will have experience and/or knowledge of the following: ability to tackle detailed technical assignments often requiring learning or developing planning and integration skills; proficiency in project planning and product life cycle management; performing design assessments and developing data driven solutions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    System Maintenance and Administration:

    • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
    • Perform regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, and key processes.
    • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues, and provide solutions in a timely manner.

    Security and Backup:

    • Implement and maintain security measures, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
    • Manage user access controls, ensuring proper security protocols are followed.
    • Perform regular backups and ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.

    Network and Server Management:

    • Maintain and administer computer networks, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, and wireless systems.
    • Set up and configure new servers, and ensure their performance meets business needs.
    • Monitor network performance and optimize it for availability and efficiency.

    User Support and Training:

    • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users.
    • Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and configurations.
    • Assist with onboarding and training of new staff on relevant IT systems.

    System Performance and Optimization:

    • Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems.
    • Optimize system performance, ensuring all systems run efficiently and securely.
    • Ensure the availability of IT services and respond promptly to incidents and service requests.

    Software and Patch Management:

    • Perform routine updates of software, operating systems, and security patches.
    • Ensure software licensing compliance and manage vendor relationships for IT products and services.

    Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree.

    • Experience: 20+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role supporting mission-critical defense systems

    • Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI (required at start date)

    • Required Skills:

    • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

    • Hands-on experience with system administration, security, and network management

    • Proficiency with Enterprise Level Windows Server and Linux systems administration

    • Hands-on experience with Automation tools (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Expect) for orchestration, log parsing, API interaction, and creation of reusable modules and functions to streamline repetitive workflows

    • Database Administration (Oracle, SQL Server)

    • Proficient with low level troubleshooting utilities and system monitoring tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup, iperf, Wireshark, HP OpenView, LogRythm, Tripwire) and systematic root cause analysis of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing scenarios

    • Hands on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and/or KVM clusters, including resource pools, DR-S, and live migration strategies

    • Patch Management & Configuration Control

    • Security Operations - Enforcement of least privilege RBAC models, STIG Hardening, RMF compliance, MFA implementation across privileged accounts, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint hardening aligned with NIST/ISO security frameworks

    • Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.

    • Experience with Veritas NetBackup

    • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

    • Strong communication skills to interact with users and team members

    • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

    • Detail-oriented and capable of documenting procedures effectively

    • Preferred Skills/Certifications:

    • Cryptological devices (TACLANEs, SKLs, and/or loading key materials)

    • Monitoring and maintenance of network attached storage (e.g., Dell EMC)

    • System backup/restoral and backup tools

    • Knowledge of database health and status checks is a plus

    • Systematic Problem Solving - Methodical, data driven diagnostic approach leveraging logs, metrics, and monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, etc.) to isolate and resolve complex incidents

    • Cross Functional Collaboration - Partner effectively with senior engineers, development teams, and business users to align solutions with architectural standards and business objectives

    • Continuous Learning & Mentorship - Proactively pursue emerging technologies, certifications, and hands on labs; mentor junior staff and disseminate best practices t throughout the team

    • Technology Vigilance - Stay abreast of industry trends, threat landscapes, and vendor roadmaps; integrate new capabilities into existing environments to drive efficiency and resilience

    • Multitasking & Prioritization - Manage concurrent projects while maintaining focus on service level agreement compliance and escalation protocol

    Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to perform tasks such as connecting cables, installing hardware, and setting up workstations.
    • Standing, sitting, and bending for extended periods.

    Work Schedule:

    This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs.

    Infinity Benefits:

    Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

    Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid monthly Medical and Dental premiums for you AND your family.

    Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors

    Rest and Relaxation.  Three weeks' Vacation - and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.

    Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)

    Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!

    Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.  We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program!

    Profit Sharing Plan.  Infinity's success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan.

    U.S. Citizenship is required.

    EOE including disability/vet

    To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit: Infinity Careers

    Application Deadline: 9/27/2026

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColorado Springs, CO

    Skills

    • Access Controlunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Antivirusunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Change Controlunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Maintenanceunmatched
    • Computer Networksunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
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    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Dell Computersunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • HP OpenViewunmatched
    • Hardware Administrationunmatched
    • Hardware Installationunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incident Responseunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
    • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)unmatched
    • Licensing Complianceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Linux Administrationunmatched
    • Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft SQL Serverunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Attached Storage (NAS)unmatched
    • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
    • Network Protocolsunmatched
    • Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)unmatched
    • Oracle Databaseunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Perl Programming Languageunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Product Planningunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Security Patchesunmatched
    • Security Protocolsunmatched
    • Server Hardwareunmatched
    • Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Installationunmatched
    • Software License Managementunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Splunkunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched
    • Wireshark (Ethereal)unmatched

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