System Administrator

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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.

System Administrator – Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline Support (Secret Clearance) 

KBR is seeking a skilled and proactive System Administrator to support the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline, a cutting-edge continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline supporting U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense missions. This role is critical in managing and optimizing the infrastructure that supports the secure, automated development and delivery of mission-critical software. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Gravity Pipeline's infrastructure, ensuring its performance, security, and availability. You will collaborate with developers, security engineers, and operations teams to provide a reliable and scalable environment for DevSecOps processes. 

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations. 

• Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product manager, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevSecOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level. 

• Impactful Work: Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments. 

• Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and optimal performance. 

• Implement and manage containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions. 

• Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands. 

• Support the automation of deployment and operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. 

• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure integration of new software components into the pipeline. 

• Optimize CI/CD workflows to increase development speed, reliability, and security. 

• Maintain the security of the Gravity pipeline infrastructure by enforcing DevSecOps best practices. 

• Implement patches, updates, and security controls in accordance with Space Force and DoD standards. 

• Ensure compliance with security policies, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and other government regulations. 

• Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to mitigate risks. 

• Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security. 

• Respond to system outages, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents in real time, ensuring quick resolution and minimal impact. 

• Implement disaster recovery and backup procedures to ensure business continuity. 

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure system stability and efficient workflows. 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices. 

• Participate in regular reviews and updates of the infrastructure to support continuous improvement. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 3+ years of experience as a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or similar role supporting complex infrastructures. 

• Proficiency in managing Linux/Unix-based and Windows-based environments. 

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies. 

• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization technologies. 

• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet). 

• Understanding of network management, storage solutions, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). 

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, including patch management, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. 

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation. 

• U.S. citizenship and an active secret security clearance. 

Desired:  

• Experience working within DoD, Space Force, or other defense-related environments. 

• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, or other government compliance frameworks. 

• Active TS/SCI security clearance. 

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). 

Work Environment: 

• On-site support may be at military installations or secure facilities. 

• May involve working on highly sensitive and classified projects, requiring adherence to strict security protocols. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:  

Scheduled 40 hours per week 

Flexibility for after-hours or weekend work may be needed to address critical system issues or deployments. 

Basic Compensations: 

Salary 120 -138K 

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. 

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