Linux System Administrator

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) operations in Orlando, FL
. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a secure, fast-paced environment supporting enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and lab operations while collaborating with engineering and cyber leadership.

If you thrive in Windows and Linux environments, enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, and have experience supporting DoD systems, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Systems Administrator II, you will:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments supporting mission-critical systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, firmware, and enterprise applications.
• Configure user accounts, permissions, group policies, and system access controls.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Maintain server configurations in compliance with DISA STIGs and cybersecurity best practices.
• Support vulnerability management activities using ACAS and other DoD security tools.
• Perform system hardening, patch management, and configuration management.
• Support VMware virtual infrastructure including ESXi and vSphere environments.
• Provide Tier I, II, and III technical support through the enterprise help desk.
• Assist with lab operations and provide technical support during scheduled testing events.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Engineering teams to implement secure, reliable infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain centralized logging solutions such as Splunk (or similar technologies).
• Support system documentation, change management, and operational procedures.

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 3–5 years of Systems Administration experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Must be local to the Orlando, FL area
• Must be willing to work onsite full-time

Candidates should have experience with most of the following:

• Windows Server 2019 & 2022
• Windows Workstation Administration
• Linux Administration (RHEL 7 & RHEL
  8)
• Proxmox

• VMware ESXi
• VMware vSphere

• DNS
• MDT
• PXE Imaging
• Active Directory
• User and Group Management

• ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
• DISA STIG implementation and remediation
• System hardening
• Patch management
• Vulnerability remediation

• Splunk or similar centralized logging platforms
• Java
• Adobe
• Microsoft Edge
• VBScript

• Trellix / McAfee ePO
• ENS Firewall
• DLP
• Policy Auditor
• HBSS / AESS

• Manage Engine Service Desk (Tier I-III)
• System troubleshooting
• Hardware diagnostics
• Technical documentation
• Change management support

Experience supporting one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• OCSP Axway Server Administration
• Enterprise logging and monitoring platforms
• DoD laboratory environments
  
  Secure enterprise infrastructure
• Mission-critical government systems