System Administrator

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: P – IT/ Cyber Security/ Network Systems

Function/Branch: Infrastructure

Directorate: Mission Information Services (MIS)

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L06 (PA0618) – L07 (PA0717)

Salary Range: L06: $65,000 - $87,000; L07: $77,500 - $103,000/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base in Arnold, TN. The System Administrator will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states.

Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

BNH currently has an exciting career opportunity available for a System Administrator to join our team at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.

Job Duties:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Linux environments, utilizing enterprise imaging tools (SCCM, MDT, WDS) and scripting to streamline provisioning and maintenance.
• Administer core server and network services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP, to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts using Power Shell to enhance operational efficiency in system management, patching, and reporting.
• Implement and audit robust cybersecurity controls, including system hardening, access management via Active Directory, and vulnerability remediation to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network issues across diverse operating systems and virtualized environments.
• Manage and support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix), collaborating on scalable system improvements and cloud integrations.
• Execute end-to-end system maintenance, including performance monitoring, enterprise patch management (SCCM, WSUS), and proactive vulnerability assessments.
• Implement and test comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and rapid system restoration capabilities.
• Develop dynamic testing schedules and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with Information System Security Managers (ISSM) to ensure policy compliance and stay current with emerging technologies and relevant certifications.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory…