Systems Administrator

STEMboard

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I certification mandatory during employment.
  • At least 5 years of Systems Administrator experience within the last decade.
  • Proficient in managing both Windows and Linux systems.
  • Experience required in compliant DoD Information Systems with STIGs and SRGs exposure.
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and system administration abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain IT and Information Systems.
  • Ensure systems align with DoD SRGs, STIGs, and cybersecurity policies.
  • Regularly monitor system health, performance, and security.
  • Quickly troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues for WDTC operations.
  • Maintain system documentation and track configuration records per CCB requirements.
  • Assist in Information Assurance and cybersecurity compliance tasks.
  • Execute system updates, manage patches, and conduct backups and recovery operations.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 20 Days of Paid Leave
  • 401K Matching
  • Training/Certification Reimbursement
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Short term/long term disability
  • Paid Parental/Maternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Military Leave
Full Job Description
The Systems Administrator provides technical support for Information Technology and Information Systems operations supporting the West Desert Test Center (WDTC). This individual installs, configures, secures, maintains, and troubleshoots systems while ensuring compliance with DoD Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), cybersecurity requirements, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes.

Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain IT and Information Systems.
  • Configure systems in accordance with DoD SRGs, STIGs, and cybersecurity policies.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and security.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues supporting WDTC operations.
  • Maintain system documentation and configuration records in accordance with Configuration Control Board (CCB) requirements.
  • Support Information Assurance and cybersecurity compliance activities.
  • Perform system updates, patch management, backups, and recovery operations.
  • Support IT logistics, system implementation, testing, and operational readiness.


Required Skills and Experience:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Must possess and maintain a current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I certification throughout contract performance.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience within the past 10 years serving as a Systems Administrator.
  • Experience administering Windows and/or Linux environments.
  • Experience supporting secure DoD Information Systems and applying STIGs/SRGs.
  • Strong troubleshooting and system administration skills.


Preferred Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)


Benefits:
  • Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 20 Days of Paid Leave
  • 401K Matching
  • Training/Certification Reimbursement
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Short term/long term disability
  • Paid Parental/Maternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Military Leave


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