System Administrator

JOB TITLE:

System Administrator

LOCATION: Sunnyvale CA
PAY RATE: $110/hour

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
• Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph required
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

• Manage and maintain Linux/Unix servers in a high-security aerospace environment.
• Implement and automate system administration tasks using shell scripting and Ansible.
• Perform vulnerability remediation system hardening and security compliance per NISPOM and RMF standards.
• Coordinate hardware repairs software installations and patch management for servers and workstations.
• Administer virtual machines with VMware ESXi and manage NAS/SAN storage environments.
• Support end-user authentication and access management in mixed Linux environments (NIS/SSSD).
• Document procedures and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) for all systems.
• Work on cutting-edge aerospace projects requiring TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

• TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph required
• CompTIA Security or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within 60 days of employment)
• Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
• Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
• Create and manage security groups
• Coordinate hardware repair activities
• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues
• Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
• Create and edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6 9
• Administer virtual machines with VMWare ESXi
• Perform routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
• Automation experience using shell scripting and Ansible
• Install and configure servers and associated hardware/software applications
• Manage servers in a disconnected environment
• Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening log management configuration management tools such as Nessus Trellix Splunk SCAP HBSS)
• Backup and disaster recovery implementation for Linux systems
• Knowledge of NISPOM Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG requirements
• Manage Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; troubleshoot storage issues
• Implement and manage end-user authentication in mixed environments (NIS & SSSD preferred)
• Previous experience with Solaris AIX POWER SPARC systems

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles. As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

• Active Directory
• VMware
• Computer Networking
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Solaris
• Windows
• Linux
• SAN
• Shell Scripting
• System Administration
• DNS
• CentOS

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1