Systems Administrator/Engineer II

OBXtek Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years as a Cyber SME / Systems Engineer / Architect
  • Experience designing and configuring enterprise networks and systems
  • Experience with virtualization, automation, and orchestration tools
  • Proficient in Windows and Linux system administration
  • Background supporting cyber range or testbed environments
  • Meets DoDM 8140.03 IAT II certification requirements (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, CASP+)
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance, verifiable through DISS

Responsibilities

  • Perform systems integration, configuration, operation, and testing for MACC-TTE environments
  • Deploy and maintain virtual and physical servers, workstations, and networked devices
  • Support infrastructure development across cyber range, OT, and training environments
  • Maintain and configure Windows and Linux enterprise systems
  • Implement automation, provisioning, imaging, and orchestration solutions
  • Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Xen)
  • Support configuration management and system baseline development
  • Assist with IA/Cybersecurity requirements and compliance

Benefits

  • Contribute to advanced cyber training operations in a state-of-the-art facility
  • Work in a dynamic environment with real-world applications
  • Engage with cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity and IT/OT integration
  • Collaboration with a skilled team of cybersecurity professionals
  • Opportunity for professional growth within the field of cyber defense and training
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This Position is Subject to Contract Award

 

OBXtek is currently seeking a Systems Administrator/Engineer II to provide system administration and engineering support for Muscatatuck Training Center Advanced Cyber Center (MACC-TTE) virtual and physical environments, including deployment, configuration, integration, and sustainment of IT/OT infrastructure supporting cyber range operations, testing, and training events.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform systems integration, configuration, operation, and testing for MACC-TTE environments
  • Deploy and maintain virtual and physical servers, workstations, and networked devices
  • Support infrastructure development across cyber range, OT, and training environments
  • Maintain and configure Windows and Linux enterprise systems
  • Implement automation, provisioning, imaging, and orchestration solutions
  • Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Xen)
  • Support configuration management and system baseline development
  • Assist with IA/Cybersecurity requirements and compliance
  • Configure network services (DNS, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, etc.)
  • Support integration of ICS/SCADA, IoT, RF, and other specialized technologies
  • Troubleshoot system issues and conduct root cause analysis
  • Support system resets and reconfiguration between TTE events
  • Assist with documentation, SOPs, and system diagrams
Qualifications

Must meet one the following minimum recommended education/experience pathways (functionally aligned), including the DoD-experience minimums:

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, or related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years as a Cyber SME / Systems Engineer / Architect
  • Experience designing and configuring enterprise networks and systems
  • Experience with virtualization, automation, and orchestration tools
  • Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
  • Experience supporting cyber range or testbed environments
  • Experience working with network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation

Certification:

  • Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, CASP+)

Desired Qualificaitons

  • Experience with cyber range environments (MuTC, JCTE, PCTE, JIOR)Hands-on experience with Ansible, Python, or similar automation toolsExperience integrating ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF systems into networksFamiliarity with RMF / eMASS / NIST 800-53Experience supporting IT/OT convergence environmentsExperience with event-driven cyber training environments

Security Clearance

  • TS/SCI (active and current) – Must be verifiable through DISS

 

Security ClearanceTop Secret with SCI eligibility

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