Systems Administrator / Systems Infrastructure Lead

About the role

Serves as the primary technical point of contact and Capability Lead for systems infrastructure services. This role is designated Mission Essential and must perform during contingencies.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain physical/virtual server OS (Windows Server 2019/2022, RHEL 8/9)
• Administer user accounts and security groups for in-scope Active Directory domains
• Operate data backup and recovery (Veeam) meeting Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective for mission-critical systems
• Manage enterprise tools (SCCM, SolarWinds) and support critical service restoration priorities during contingencies

Requirements

• 5+ years of enterprise systems administration (Windows/Linux server, virtualization, SAN/NAS, Active Directory)
• DoDM 8140.03 foundational qualification prior to start; Residential Qualification for privileged access
• Experience in a DoD/Army enclave with STIG-hardened systems
• Backup/DR tooling experience (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with SIPRNet-connected mission systems

Qualifications

• Common qualifying certifications: Security+, or CySA+, plus a computing-environment certification (e.g., Microsoft/Linux/VMware)

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

$115,000 - $130,000 a year

Schedule

Not specified

Other

• Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
• Mission Essential on-site reporting during base closures/contingencies
• Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.