Systems Administrator - Operating Systems

Systems Administrator - Operating Systems

Location: Hill AFB, UT (onsite)

Clearance Requirement: ****This position requires an Active Secret Clearance****

Employment Class: Full Time Regular

FLSA Classification: Exempt - Salaried

Position Summary:

Command Cyber Solutions (a federal government contractor) is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator - Operating Systems to join our IT team in support of a client located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining our large-scale operating system infrastructure, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance across multiple platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Servers. The role will work within a team culture of Passion, Trust, and Empathy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

*Design, deploy, and maintain highly redundant, scalable, enterprise-class systems and services on RHEL and Windows Server platforms
*Implement and manage configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) for automation and standardization of server builds, configurations, and updates
*Monitor system performance, security, and availability using tools like ServiceNow, Remedy, and Jira
*Troubleshoot complex issues and provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for RHEL and Windows systems
*Apply, manage, and perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements
*Manage operating systems within virtualization environments, including VMware and container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and improve existing systems, with a focus on cloud migration and deployment to AWS / Azure
*Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes, including system administration guides and troubleshooting procedures
*Implement and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and ensure vulnerability and anti-virus software agents and definitions are current
*Manage user access, maintain disk space on NAS and SAN architectures, and perform change management following established policies and procedures

Education & Experience Requirements

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or relevant equivalent experience
*Minimum four (4) to five (5) years of experience in system administration, with a focus on RHEL and Windows operating systems

Certification Requirements:

*CompTIA Security+

Security Clearance Requirements:

* Active Secret Clearance required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:
*Strong knowledge of operating system administration, security, and performance tuning on RHEL and Windows platforms
*Experience with configuration management tools, virtualization technologies, and containerization
*Experience with monitoring and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira)
*Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred:
*Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification
*Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification
*Knowledge of cloud migration and deployment, with a focus on RHEL and Windows system administration in the cloud
*Experience with orchestration tools and containerization, such as Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
*Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure DevOps
*Experience with scripting languages, such as PHP, Python and PowerShell
*Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, such as NIST

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands

*Basic office work environment at government facility location
* Work will be done between core business hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Mon-Fri
*May require participation in rotating schedule for off-shift and weekend work
*On-call availability for maintenance and emergency situations
*Duties are subject to change based on the needs of the customer

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Command Cyber Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.