Systems Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to support and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments in a fast-paced, mission-focused organization. This role is responsible for building, configuring, securing, and monitoring systems across virtual and physical infrastructures, while ensuring compliance with security and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a proactive troubleshooting mindset, and the ability to clearly document and communicate system configurations and procedures for shared team success.

• Windows Server Administration:
  • Server builds on virtual and physical hardware
  • Active Directory user account management, security groups, and Computer objects
  • DNS management, forward and reverse lookups, zones
  • Group Policy Object creation, modification, assignment to objects in AD
  • WSUS patch management to include approve/decline, group management, and database cleanup
• Linux Server Administration:
  • Server builds on virtual and physical hardware, provisioning storage partitions
  • Troubleshooting Linux service problems
  • Patch management through yum, apt-get, and dnf
  • Simple Linux networking and base services (ntp, DNS, selinux, firewalls)
• Third-party application installation and management
• Familiarity with network-based storage and long-term NAS appliances
• Use of system monitoring and logging tools like Nagios and Splunk
• Vulnerability management through systems like Nessus and Nexpose Rapid7
• Customer ATO and accreditation process including documentation and scanning requirements
• Basic knowledge of AWS to include EC2 instances, volumes, snapshots, and security groups
• Strong communication skills, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to produce system documentation and SOPS for shared team knowledge
• Familiarity with JIRA ticketing system to track work project
• Virtualization technology to include VMWare and Proxmox
• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance is required

The information provided in this job description is accurate and truthful to the best of our knowledge. However, it is not intended to be a contract, and we reserve the right to modify the job description at any time.

Altus Consulting is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, building a work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We firmly believe in equal opportunity, guaranteeing fair and unbiased treatment for all individuals in all aspects of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We oppose discrimination in any form, and our commitment is evident in every interaction.