Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of hands-on system administration experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Experience leading and guiding teams of system administrators
Responsibilities
Select, source, and install new hardware and software for operations
Architect and manage a hybrid IT infrastructure focusing on Linux/Unix and Windows
Implement automation using scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Leverage configuration management tools to optimize system performance
Administer network protocols to maintain connectivity
Configure secure remote access to protect systems
Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Full Job Description
Overview
System Administrator III "WTRS" - Orlando, Florida
The System Administrator III will provide guidance and direction to a global team of system administrators supporting the US Army Combat Training Centers in the US, Hawaii and Europe responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing networks and systems, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across platforms to enable an effective training environment for the US forces and allies conducting training at each site.
Responsibilities
Independently be able to:
Able to select, source, and install new hardware and software in support of ongoing operations.
Architect, deploy, and manage a comprehensive hybrid IT infrastructure that spans both physical and virtualized environments, with a focus on Linux/Unix and Windows server platforms.
Implement advanced automation using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Leverage configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to optimize system performance and streamline operations.
Administer and fine-tune network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) to maintain optimal connectivity.
Configure secure remote access to safeguard systems against unauthorized access.
Oversee virtualization technologies to support scalable operations.
Implement container orchestration solutions where applicable to facilitate effective deployment.
Design and maintain backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and system monitoring solutions to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts and security teams to improve incident response procedures.
Implement secure access policies.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, STIGs, SCG and relevant NIST controls
Enforce cybersecurity policies
Experience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipment
Utilize scanning protocols/tools to include Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), STIG Viewer, and Evaluate-STIG and perform proper remediation of vulnerabilities
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Required Skills:
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience in performing system administration duties
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Experience coordinating and guiding a team of system administrators, providing tasking, and expert guidance to local and remote teams.
Provide Complex Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis.
Desired Skills:
Strong proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience implementing and maintaining disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Engineering
Experience developing security architectures that integrate continuous monitoring via SIEM systems, automated threat detection, and sophisticated access control mechanisms.
Certifications:
A CompTIA Security + certificate and a Computing Environment certification in the requisite operating system to include: RHCSA, VCP, Microsoft Role Base Certification like Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.
Clearance:
Must possess an Active Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
What We Bring
At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information
Employee benefits include the following:
Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
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About Vertex Inc
Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
