Senior Systems Administrator
Dayton · On-site
About this role
How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:
MTSI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Administrator to support our team in safeguarding information systems for a government customer at WPAFB, OH. This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows-based systems in a secure environment. This individual will also be responsible for building out cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure including the designing of cloud-native architectures targeted for AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and high-side on-premises virtualized data centers. This role is an in-person role that is located with our government customer’s organization at WPAFB.
You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
· You have a passion for information technology, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.
· You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.
· Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
· You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
· You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.
Responsibilities:
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
· Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, hardware, virtual environments, and network devices to meet program needs
· Perform system hardening to ensure compliance with established security policies
· Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
· Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
· Implement and maintain system backups and disaster recovery procedures
· Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement
· Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure system stability and availability
· Provide technical support to end-users
· Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures
· Install and maintain DevSecOps tools (GitLab, Artifactory, etc.)
· Install and maintain Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Mattermost)
· Install and maintain ACAS suite of tools (Nessus, Tenable SC, etc.)
· Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as RMF, DISA STIGs, and NIST 800-53
Qualifications Required:
· Working knowledge of Windows server administration
· 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
· Cloud experience including AWS and Azure
· Experience with system standup and configuration including group policy
· Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems administration
· Previous work supporting test or research and development environments
· Coordinate with program stakeholders, engineers, and other IT professionals to align system capabilities with mission objectives
· Provide technical expertise and recommendations for system improvements and upgrades
· Must have in-depth knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Education:
· Master's degree in an IT-related field
· Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience can be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree
· Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+
Even better if you have these desired skills:
· Experience as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA)
· Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
· Experience with configuration management, automation tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, Puppet, Chef)
· Experience with Containerization and Orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, K8S, K3S)
· Certifications: ISC2 CCSP; CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
Clearance Requirements:
· Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility).
Company at a glance
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security.
The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
Founded1993
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpace Research and Technology
Location
Dayton, Ohio, United States
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