Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Key Responsibilities
Secure Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux systems

• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, identity management, and access controls

• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across on-prem and cloud resources

• Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management in accordance with change control procedures
Engineering & Program Systems Support

• Administer and support Windchill PLM, including user access, system health, and engineering workflow support

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure system availability and performance
Cloud & Dev Ops Enablement

• Support Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services

• Administer and support Azure Dev Ops projects, repositories, pipelines, and access controls

• Assist with CI/CD tooling and Dev Ops workflows in support of internal development and engineering initiatives
Security, Compliance & Audit Support

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC

• Support system logging, auditing, and monitoring to meet compliance and customer expectations

• Assist with internal and external audits, assessments, and documentation reviews

• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts
Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures

• Support configuration baselines and system hardening standards

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, automation, and operational efficiency
Helpdesk Escalation & Advanced Troubleshooting

• Serve as a senior escalation point for helpdesk tickets requiring advanced technical analysis

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across endpoints, operating systems, applications, networking, and identity services

• Support end users in engineering, manufacturing, and program roles

• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to helpdesk and junior IT staff
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Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support

• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise identity management

• Working knowledge of Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure environments

• Familiarity with scripting and automation (Power Shell, Bash, or similar)

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windchill PLM or similar engineering lifecycle systems

• Experience with Azure Dev Ops (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, permissions)

• Experience with Docker containerization, including building, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments

• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware)

• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, or DFARS
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Security & Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Active security clearance not required but preferred

• Ability to obtain a clearance if required by contract
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Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance

• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, program managers, and leadership

• Proactive mindset with a focus on customer support and system reliability