Torch Technologies

Mid-Level Systems Administrator

Torch Technologies$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 6+ years of systems administration experience
  • Active Secret Security Clearance needed
  • Strong Linux and Windows system background
  • Experience with virtualization platforms and container orchestration
  • Scripting and automation skills required with relevant tools like Ansible and Python
  • Security+ and another technical certification (e.g., Linux+, MCSE) necessary

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain hybrid computer systems following Army guidelines
  • Manage a virtual environment for interoperability testing
  • Perform local network scans and maintain system hardware
  • Develop scripts for automating maintenance and monitoring
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
  • Provide user support and off-hours assistance as needed

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term)
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Education assistance programs
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Administrator to support our Air & Missile Defense Business Unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Configure and maintain computer systems (Linux and Windows) in accordance with US Army guidelines and RMF security standards.


  • Virtualization & Digital Twins: Manage a virtual environment that reflects physical systems and configurations, ensuring high-fidelity representations for interoperability testing.


  • System Maintenance: Perform local network scans, operating system patching, and anti-virus updates. Handle the installation, configuration, and maintenance of specialized system hardware.


  • Automation & Scripting: Develop and implement scripts to automate routine maintenance, environment provisioning, and system health monitoring to increase lab efficiency.


  • Troubleshooting: Provide deep-dive technical support for both hardware, software, and networks, resolving complex bottlenecks in a mixed-OS environment.


  • Mission Support: Provide support for systems and users, including occasional off-hours support as dictated by mission test events.


Job Requirements:

  • Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
  • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: 6+ years of related systems administration experience.


  • Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

  • Technical Proficiency:


  • Strong background in Linux (RHEL/Fedora) and Windows Server/Desktop environments.


  • Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, KVM) and modern container orchestration like OpenShift.


  • Proven ability to use scripting and automation (Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to ensure environment reproducibility.


  • Certifications: Must possess Security+ and a technical certification (e.g., Linux+, MCSE).


Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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