Senior Specialist, Systems Administration
Listed on 2026-06-02
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
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Senior Specialist, System Administration
Job Code: 37574
Job Location:
Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule:
9/80
Enterprise System Administrator responsible for maintaining, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux and/or Net App systems in secure program areas. Duties include installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and maintaining Linux and Net App, as well as maintaining engineering software tools. This person must be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to various levels of management, engineering, and security teams, as well as lead IT projects at the local level.
Perform other IT duties as required.
- Subject Matter Expert responsible for the configuration and maintenance of Linux and/or Net App systems while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability.
- Implement routine system updates and patches, remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Monitor system health and proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
- Develop and maintain scripts and tools for deployment automation, striving for increased efficiency in our operational processes.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Communicate complex technical issues and strategies to management and non‑technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Four years of Linux and/or Net App systems administration experience.
- Two years of experience with VMware or similar virtualization solutions.
- One year of experience with Ansible Automation.
- CompTIA Security +, CISSP or any DoD 8570 IAT level I or higher approved certification.
- Current/active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing to submit to a CI Polygraph if required.
- Ability to support up to 25% offsite travel.
- Ability to support overtime, as needed, and ability to lift equipment (50 LBS).
- Experience working with Nessus Security Center
- Experience working with Windows Distributed File System (DFS)
- Experience working with Active Directory
- Experience with Commvault or similar backup solution
- Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, Net App Storage Devices, networking protocols, Power Shell or Bash, and security best practices.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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