Junior System Administrator

Location: NAS Fallon, NV. On-site role; no telework eligibility.

About the role

Support mission-critical Navy training systems at NAS Fallon, NV. As a Junior System Administrator, you’ll maintain and support DoD information systems that enable Navy training and mission readiness. This is an opportunity to build technical skills while gaining hands-on experience in a secure, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test, and implement system upgrades to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Support RMF and ATO activities, including vulnerability scanning (ACAS, Evaluate STIG) and development of accreditation artifacts.
• Integrate new software applications within complex, mission-critical environments.
• Apply and maintain operating system security configurations in alignment with DISA STIG requirements.
• Identify and resolve system flaws, implementing technical controls to strengthen cybersecurity.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments to safeguard systems from potential threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues within integrated environments to maintain seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and DoD SRG requirements.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field and at least one year of system administration experience, or at least three years of related system administration experience without a degree.
• Working knowledge of vCenter/VMware.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• Experience managing DoD Host Based Security Systems (HBSS) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing Domain Name System (DNS) performance and reliability.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining local and group policies.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) domain controller servers for managing authentication, authorization, and network resources.
• Knowledge of log aggregation and analysis across multiple sources.
• Familiarity with Windows PowerShell is preferred.

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Operating system certification (e.g., Linux) is preferred; if not held at hire, it may be required within 90 days.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance are required.

Skills

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive benefits package: 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education.
• Veteran-friendly employer.
• Thriving employee culture.