Torch Technologies is seeking a
System Administrator to join our team.
As a
Systems Administrator your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide cybersecurity-focused systems administration, sustainment, and technical support for the flight's Windows- and Linux-based data-processing, software-development, test-support, and mission-information environments.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, patch, upgrade, and document servers, workstations, virtualized environments, storage, network services, and associated applications.
- Perform system configuration; Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and security hardening; account, privilege, and access management; vulnerability scanning and remediation; configuration and change management; backup and recovery; audit-log review; incident-response support; and maintenance of cybersecurity and system documentation.
- Provide systems-administration and cybersecurity support for Automation/Artificial Intelligence (A/AI) and Modeling and Simulation (ModSim) systems supporting the Seeker and Sensor open-air test mission. This includes standalone large language model (LLM) capabilities in air-gapped environments; GPU-accelerated computing resources; containerized applications; software libraries; automated workflows; test-support applications; and data pipelines.
- Perform all work in accordance with applicable Department of War cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, applicable security implementation guidance (including JSIG), configuration-management procedures, and secure DevSecOps practices.
- Install new or rebuild existing servers (both physical and virtual) and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage in Windows and Linux environments.
- Participate in the end-to-end process of obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) and the activities required to maintain that authority.
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs tailored through the RMF; identify tactics, techniques, and procedures used by malicious actors and recommend remediation strategies.
- Apply information security policies, methods, standards, FISMA, and NIST standards and practices to organizational information systems.
- Perform all functional duties independently in a fast-paced environment and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, and executing necessary tasks leading to successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship.
- Over 3 years of systems administration experience.
- Supporting Windows and Linux environments.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Degree requirements may be substituted with an applicable Associate's degree and additional years of relevant experience.
- Must have a DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification certification (i.e., Security +).
- Strong experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and Windows 10/11 administration.
- Demonstrated experience with STIG compliance, security controls implementation, and security incident handling per JSIG.
- Experience supporting RMF processes and ATO maintenance.
- Must hold an Active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with Department of War (D0W) Enterprise Networks.
- Strong understanding of DoW Cybersecurity and Information Assurance processes; experience with secure DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with virtualization technologies, containerized applications, GPU-accelerated computing resources, and modern system monitoring tools; familiarity with Automation/AI (A/AI), Modeling and Simulation (ModSim), or large language model (LLM) systems in air-gapped environments.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite
Travel: 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, 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.
Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
