Systems Administrator — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Systems Administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows-based systems in a secure environment. The candidate will possess a Security+ certification and an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI and SAP eligibility. Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last three years is highly desirable. technical and non-technical stakeholders in both independent and team settings. This role is an in-person role that is co-located with our government customer’s organization at WPAFB.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations.

• Perform system hardening and security audits 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.

• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python).

• Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure system stability and availability.

• Provide technical support to end-users.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems administration.

• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures.

Qualifications Required

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility

• Working knowledge of Windows server administration.

• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.

• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python preferred).

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• 3+ years of experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).

Preferred

• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last 3 years.

• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

• RHCSA Certification.

• Linux+ Certification.

• 6+ years of relevant IT experience and Bachelor’s degree in related field OR

• 4+ years of relevant IT experience and Master’s degree in related field.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Work Environment

This is a 100% on-site position.