Information System Administrator

About the role

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as Information System Administrator! Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We’re the world’s leading provider of infrared sensors for space, with customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure classified IT systems across their full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DCSA, DoD, and IC cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage hybrid server environments (Windows/Linux), including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and system patching.
• Oversee storage and backup infrastructure (Dell EMC Unity, enterprise backup platforms), ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Maintain and support network infrastructure, including Cisco routers/switches, LAN/WAN architecture, and secure communications.
• Support desktop/client environments, including system imaging, software deployment, upgrades, and user administration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across servers, networks, and endpoints beyond Tier 2 support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in system administration within classified or government environments.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, enterprise storage, and Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance (RMF, NIST 800-53, DoD/IC directives).
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS tools, and vulnerability management practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, and ITIL-based operations.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or higher) required; scripting and Linux experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI and CI Poly; U.S. citizenship required.

Skills

• Technical excellence in system administration.
• Collaboration and agility within a mission-focused team.
• Experience with classified IT systems and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, enterprise storage, and Cisco networking technologies.
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS tools, and vulnerability management practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, and ITIL-based operations.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or higher).

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Pay

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Schedule

Teledyne offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays are also provided. Employees can also participate in a 401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Educational tuition reimbursement and fun employee events throughout the year are additional benefits.