Systems Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance Required with agreement to obtain CI Poly)

Responsibilities

• Leads systems operations and ensures the availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure supporting geospatial analytics, software development, and data services.
• Administers Linux and Windows-based systems.
• Diagnoses and resolves hardware, software, and end-user issues while managing support tickets through resolution.
• Architects and manages server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (VMware, KVM).
• Performs OS installation, configuration, hardening, and patching in compliance with DoD STIGs.
• Maintains automation scripts and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Sustains cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensures STIG compliance, system hardening, ACAS scans, and RMF processes.
• Manages enterprise networking, identity/access management, and storage concepts.
• Supports backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Maintains system documentation and configuration baselines.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity, network engineering, and software development teams.
• Leads deployment of system enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Participates in security audits, incident response, and operational readiness activities.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise across Linux and Windows systems.
• Thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges.
• Delivers responsive support in a fast-paced, classified environment.
• Commitment to either a morning shift starting at 6 AM EST or an evening shift ending at 10 PM EST.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.