Unix System Administrator Salary in Denver, CO

Cloud Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance Denver, CO / Sterling, VA @Orchard LLC has been retained by a true innovator within the Intelligence and Defense community, committed to putting the well-being of their employees at a similar level of importance as their focus on client mission. Are you interested in taking the next BIG step of your career into Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cloud Computing capabilities? Our Client's team is at the forefront of developing and operating state-of-the-art of Geospatial Intelligence analysis software. The team builds and maintains an exceptionally powerful platform enabling our users to address challenging real-world problems by converting disparate data into actionable information. The team is deeply passionate about its mission and takes tremendous pride in our work. We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to create actionable intelligence from the massive volumes of Geospatial Intelligence data to give our intel and combat organizations the decision advantage over our near-peer adversaries. As a Cloud Systems Administrator, you will: Work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to create actionable intelligence from the massive volumes of Geospatial Intelligence data to give our intel and combat organizations the decision advantage over our near-peer adversaries. Build and Maintain Infrastructure as Code for cloud-based services Provide configuration management of hardware and software environment, supporting the Desktop development environment Procure, install, and manage software license Assist in establishment, maintenance and troubleshooting of cloud-based and on-prem networking Automate development and operations processes to ensure reliability and repeatability Provide and maintain standard operating systems environments Work closely with developers and data integrators by providing and maintaining the environments needed to establish a consolidated data analytics environment utilizing COTS and FOSS software. Required Qualifications: Current Top Secret Security Clearance, preferably a Top Secret SCI with a current polygraph Associate or Bachelor's Degree Experience with AWS Infrastructure Information Assurance/DoD 8570 certification (like Security+) or willing to obtain within 6 months Familiar with Infrastructure as Code concepts Knowledge on how to build, configure, and administrate all aspects of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 & 8 Must be able to apply security hardness according to DISA STIG requirements Experience managing unclassified and classified development environments including workstations, servers, and GPU assets Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and configuring cloud computing and big data environments Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills Effective communication skills These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: Experience with CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC technology AWS Certification - SysOps or DevOps Experience managing hybrid on-prem / cloud operating environments Experience with Docker or similar container technology Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platform Experience with building and deploying Elastic Stack infrastructure Experience with CICD pipelines and GitOps (like ArgoCD) Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and configuring data analytics systems Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and configuring Big Data Processing and cloud based platforms: ETL, Hadoop, Elasticsearch for Hadoop, structured data, SQL schemas and queries, Databricks, etc Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC, also known as, Talent Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.

Industry: Oil & Gas Location: Downtown Denver (parking not provided) Employment Type: Long-term contract Pay Rate: $55-$65 per hour We are seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team. This role involves fundamental maintenance and setup tasks, primarily focusing on Azure and AWS environments. The successful candidate will engage in implementation projects and daily administration activities, including networking, security, and resource group setup. The role is client-facing, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to handle various client interactions and training sessions.Key Responsibilities:- Build out and maintain cloud environments, focusing on landing zones in Azure and AWS.- Manage day-to-day administrative tasks in cloud infrastructures.- Resolve technical issues directly or through escalation to third-party service providers.- Engage with clients to assess their needs and provide technical support and training.- Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations and processes.- Hold third-party service providers accountable to ensure they adhere to established processes and responsibilities.Requirements:- Proven experience in cloud systems administration, with a strong emphasis on Azure and AWS.- Experience in networking, setting up resource groups, and implementing security measures.- Client-facing experience with the ability to manage client relationships and handle tough customer interactions.- Experience with ServiceNow and other relevant IT management tools.- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.- Experience in training, documentation, and potentially managing or influencing others.- Exposure to client size operations and the ability to manage large-scale IT environments.Benefits:We put our contractors (aka Ambassadors) first and do our best to show our commitment to you. This includes a robust benefits program that is very competitive in the temporary staffing industry. We update our vendor relationships annually to make sure we are offering the most cost-effective benefits options to our Ambassadors.Ambassadors are eligible for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan, basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plan, dental and vision, accident plan, critical illness plan, term life, short-term disability plan, direct deposit/pay card, credit union membership, employee discount clubs, referral bonuses, training and coaching, and specialized recognition programs.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Volt is Immediately Hiring for - Cloud Administrator - Remote (DC )As Cloud Administrator - You will: Job Description :REQUIREMENTS (MUST HAVES): Security Clearance Required - PUBLIC TRUSTPrimary Responsibilities : Administration & Governance System administration tasks for both Linux and Windows server based systems including provisioning, deprovisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and executing platform upgrades. Plan, coordinate, and execute successful patching of operating systems and installed applications. Monitor and optimize cloud storage costs and efficiency, employing FinOps strategies to ensure cost-effective resource utilization. Develop, deploy, and manage scalable and secure data pipelines according to Zero Trust principles Development & Engineering Implement automation using Powershell , YAML, JSON, Bash, or other tools to streamline operational processes. Develop, implement, and improve upon Python based scripts to support day to day infrastructure and continuous monitoring applications Identity Governance Perform user account onboarding/offboarding and managing proper role-based access controls in both Active Directory and in the cloud. Continuous Monitoring Ensure collective awareness and accurate and timely response to performance related issues through the development, implementation, and use of performance monitoring dashboards and alerts. Ensure integrity of data streams, ingestion, and transformations of data into Azure Sentinel. Develop and implement automated playbooks to detected incidents. Perform regular analysis, tracking, and reporting on the system environment including: Capacity analysis and right-sizing of virtual machines Inventory checks Compliance to security standards and benchmarks Cloud environment costs, trends, and anomalies User account access reviews Incidents that impact system availability Collaborate with other teams to implement appropriate cloud solutions and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the cloud infrastructure including diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. Continually identify, leverage, and implement best practices for cloud environments and virtual machines. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field and 4+ years experience in managing compute environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server operating systems. Proficiency in managing IaaS/SaaS resources in a cloud environment. Demonstrated understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, VPN, DHCP, TLS, IP subnetting and routing Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure tasks. Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems. Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This is a Contract opportunityLocation : REMOTE (DC area preferred, as they would like the candidate to come in for a quarterly meeting). Contract : 6 months, extension Pay Rate : $50-53 Per hour. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, Please click here or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.Job ID : 426143