Systems Administrator - TS​/SCI - RPA SOC - MI

Systems Administrator - TS/SCI Job Description

TENAX Technologies is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Air National Guard (ANG) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Special Operations Center (RPA-SOC).

This is a hands-on technical position supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure used in 24/7/365 RPA operations. The Systems Administrator will work with physical and virtual servers, VMware, Active Directory, enterprise storage, Windows systems, backups, patching, cybersecurity requirements, and specialized mission systems in a secure environment.

This position is ideal for a cleared IT professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working directly with customers and technical teams, and taking ownership of issues from identification through resolution.

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 per year

Starting salary is based on experience, certifications, technical background, and overall qualifications. Most qualified candidates can expect a starting salary between $70,000 and $80,000, with compensation toward the upper end of the range available for candidates with advanced certifications, extensive experience, or highly relevant technical expertise.

• Administer and maintain Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, storage systems, and software supporting RPA operations.
• Perform Active Directory administration, including user accounts, permissions, Group Policy, and related Windows services.
• Administer and troubleshoot VMware virtualized environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual servers.
• Maintain SAN/storage, backups, data retention, and system recovery capabilities.
• Troubleshoot server, workstation, hardware, software, network, storage, and application issues.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain physical and virtual systems.
• Perform system backups and maintain configurations for critical equipment.
• Support STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, IAVA requirements, patching, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Troubleshoot Dell and other commercial server, workstation, and storage hardware.
• Support specialized video encoding, decoding, recording, and communications systems.
• Configure and maintain systems to meet security baselines and operational requirements.
• Work directly with military personnel, Government customers, engineers, and other technical staff to troubleshoot issues and maintain mission availability.

• 3-5+ years of Systems Administration or related IT experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows workstations.
• Experience with Active Directory administration.
• Experience working in VMware or other virtualized server environments.
• Experience with servers, storage/SAN technologies, backups, software installation, and patching.
• Working knowledge of computer networking and network-connected systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices and maintaining secure IT environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical personnel, users, military leadership, and Government customers.

Candidates must meet both requirements to be considered:

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI access.
• Current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.

Experience or certifications in any of the following are a plus:

• VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Active Directory / Group Policy
• SAN and enterprise storage
• Dell server and storage hardware
• Backup and recovery solutions
• ACAS / vulnerability management
• STIG implementation and remediation
• Network administration and troubleshooting
• Video encoding/decoding systems
• CCNA
• VMware VCTA or VCP
• Microsoft Administrator certifications
• CompTIA Server+
• Other relevant systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity certifications

This is not a typical corporate Systems Administrator position. You'll support a unique, mission-focused environment where your technical work directly contributes to Air National Guard RPA…