Job Title:                         Lead System Administrator      

Location:                         Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:            P – IT/Cyber Security / Network Systems

Function/Branch:           Engineering/Infrastructure

Directorate:                    Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type:                Regular, Full-Time                                    

Pay Type:                       Exempt

Grade:                             L09 (PA0915) – L10 (PA1012)

Salary Range:                Grade 09: $108,000 - $131,000; Grade 10: $125,000 - $167,000 / year

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.  AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Duties:

• Lead and mentor IT System Administrator staff, managing expectations, and goals. 
• Interface with test customers (Air Force, civilians and consultants), and other BNH personnel to ensure objectives are being met.
• Attend morning standup meetings as scheduled by the test team.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows workstation and server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the server environment, including design, deployment, maintenance, and storage configuration.
• Automate system configurations, patching, and administrative tasks using PowerShell.
• Enforce cybersecurity controls, harden systems to DoD standards, manage GPOs, and audit security baselines in partnership with the ISSM.
• Monitor system performance, execute patch management with tools like SCCM and WSUS, and perform vulnerability remediation.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy standardized operating system images for enterprise-wide provisioning using WDS, MDT, and SCCM.
• Provide advanced Tier 2/3 technical support and complex troubleshooting for end-users across diverse hardware and software platforms.
• Implement and test robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and system resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and document scalable system improvements and virtualization projects.
• Develop testing schedules, manage project timelines, and stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field
• Grade 09: 8 plus years of progressively relevant IT experience. In lieu of degree 12 years of progressively relevant IT experience.
• Grade 10: 11 plus years of progressively relevant IT experience. In lieu of degree 15 years of progressively relevant IT experience.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtaining any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Windows imaging and deployment using WDS, MDT, SCCM, including creation and maintenance of custom images.
• Deep expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Windows Server OS, and enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp ONTAP and Red Hat IdM.
• Proficiency in managing DNS, DHCP, and network services in dynamic enterprise environments.
• Skilled in scripting languages, primarily PowerShell, Bash, and Python, for automation and orchestration.
• Strong understanding of virtualization (VMware vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp).
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SSH) and network security best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in complex multi-platform environments.
• Effective communicator with proven teamwork abilities and technical documentation skills.
• Microsoft Certification for Windows Server and Windows Domain management (e.g., MCSA, MCSE).
• VMware Certification (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

Grade 09: $108,000 - $131,000; Grade 10: $125,000 - $167,000 / year at Arnold AFB, TN