System Administrator

Astrion$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • Previous System Administrator experience.
  • IAT/M level III certification necessary.
  • Cyber or IT experience mandatory.
  • Education and experience vary by level (Journeyman, Senior, SME).

Responsibilities

  • Perform system administration duties following established protocols.
  • Provide senior-level system administration expertise with at least 8 years of experience.
  • Maintain required IAT/M certification level for assigned responsibilities.
  • Support various system administration functions for multiple work roles.
  • Document and track system configurations and changes.
  • Understand and apply system administration and cloud technology concepts.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain physical server hardware and associated components.
  • Manage and maintain server software, operating systems, and databases including Active Directory.
  • Create and manage user accounts and group policies, ensuring data transfer between networks.
  • Automate tasks through scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with skilled professionals.
  • Possibility of career advancement in cyber operations and IT specialties.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
  • Supportive of military personnel and their families.
Full Job Description

Overview

System Administrator

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL, JBSA, TX, and Keesler AFB, MS

Job Status: Full time 

Clearance: Secret

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity coming up for a System Administrator to join our team and support the 39th Information Operations Squadron (39 IOS).

 

We are preparing to hire for Journeyman, Senior, and SME levels. We anticipate a start date in March/April 2026.

 

Cyber Operations Formal Training Support III (CyOFTS III) is a Cyber Schoolhouse program supporting delivery, development, and sustainment of cyber training across operationally relevant mission sets. The team supports instruction, curriculum and content development, training operations, and program execution at multiple Air Force and joint training locations. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

  • Active secret clearance 
  • Education and experience will depend on the labor category level.
    • Previous SA experience is required.
  • IAT/M level III certification
  • Cyber or IT experience required

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform system administration duties consistent with the System Administration labor category.
  • Provide senior system administration expertise consistent with the SME experience requirement (8 years).
  • Maintain and apply required IAT/M certification level (II or III) within the scope of assigned duties.
  • Support system administration functions aligned to applicable DCWF work roles (System Administrator; Database Administrator; Enterprise Architect; Systems Developer; Systems Requirements Planner).
  • Document system configurations, changes, and support actions as applicable.
  • You will understand system administration and cloud technology concepts and methodologies at the associate level with knowledge equivalent to: CompTIA Security+, VMWare Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization, Microsoft, Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, or similar certifications.
  • You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain physical server hardware including, but not limited to: hard drives, Random Array of Independent Discs (RAID) controller, and RAM.
  • You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain storage systems and hypervisors including, but not limited to Elastic Sky X Integrated (ESXi).
  • You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain server software and server operating systems and existing databases including, but not limited to: Active Directory, file shares, and Windows Deployment Server.
  • You will create and manage user accounts, computer accounts, security groups, distribution lists and group policies and transfer data between networks for users.
  • You will create Scripts to automate tasks including, but not limited to: PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
  • You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain Learning Management System software including, but not limited to: Question Mark and Moodle along with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
  • You will provide Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) support including but not limited to: Local Trusted Agent (LTA) duties, account requests, and being the PCTE Helpdesk Liaison.
  • You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain the building access control systems including, but not limited to: server maintenance, building the Virtual Machines, and renewing the licenses.
  • You will do SARS, GARS, COMSEC, TCTO, and TMO submissions and updates.

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