Jobs / Innovative Defense Technologies

Systems Administrator - JobID-0168

Innovative Defense Technologies · San Diego, CA, United States
San Diego, CA, United StatesExp: 5+ yrs90,000-150,000 USD/yearlyHybrid
Remuneration
90,000-150,000 USD/yearly
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not specified

Job summary

Seeking a Systems Administrator to support management, maintenance, and security of infrastructure environments across Linux, Windows, and VMware platforms, requiring strong experience in system administration, security compliance, and automation scripting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of systems administration or related experience.
  • Security+ CE certification or equivalent IAT/IAM Level I or II certification.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows environments.
  • Experience managing VMware vSphere environments.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
  • Experience implementing DISA STIGs and maintaining compliance.
  • Experience developing automation scripts using Bash or Python.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with RMF and DoD compliance requirements.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot RHEL 8/9, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems.
  • Administer VMware vSphere environments including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
  • Perform system patching, software updates, and lifecycle management across Linux, Windows, and VMware.
  • Implement and maintain DISA STIGs and security baselines.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and implement remediation activities.
  • Support RMF and A&A activities including security control validation.
  • Manage user accounts and access controls according to security policies.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for complex system and infrastructure issues.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
  • Install and maintain security and monitoring tools.
  • Coordinate with engineering and cybersecurity teams while maintaining documentation.

Skills

AnsibleBashChefDockerIAMKubernetesLinuxPowerShellPuppetPythonRHELSaltStackVMwarevSphereWindowsWindows Server

Certifications

Security+ CE certificationIAT/IAM Level I or II certification

Degrees

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyCybersecurityEngineering

Travel

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Security clearance

Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Relocation

No