Collins Aerospace

aerospace and defense

LinuxSystemAdministrator

$87–165k Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Linux System Administrator at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Windows System Administration, Red Hat Linux System Administration, Ubuntu System Administration, System Security, System Monitoring, Shell Scripting, Ansible. managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our IT infrastructure. Install, configure, and maintain Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Ubuntu servers”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring optimal performance and security; ensure high availability and reliability; driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U. S. citizenship, DoD SECRET security clearance, DOD 8570 IAT Level II or higher, Extensive experience with applying DoD STIGs to RHEL and Ubuntu servers and workstations, Proven experience as a System Administrator with expertise in Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Ubuntu, knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and network security

Nice to Have

Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM), Familiarity with configuration management tools

What You'll Do.

and troubleshooting our IT infrastructure

Perform regular system updates

and security configurations

Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users and internal teams

Respond to and resolve system-related incidents and service requests

Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies

Perform regular data backups and ensure data integrity

Test and validate disaster recovery procedures

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures

Generate regular reports on system performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex issues; work with colleagues around the world

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-12 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-136 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 136 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled System Administrator with extensive experience in Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Ubuntu operating systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. **_**This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA**_** **What YOU will do:** _System Administration:_ * Install, configure, and maintain Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Ubuntu servers. * Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations. * Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability. * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. _Red Hat System Administration:_ * Install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. * Manage software packages using YUM and RPM package management. * Implement and manage system security policies and SELinux. * Configure and troubleshoot network settings and services. * Perform system monitoring and logging using tools like Rsyslog. * Automate administrative tasks using shell scripting and Ansible. _Technical Support:_ * Pr

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