DoD Systems Administrator & IA Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Administrator / Information Assurance professional to support WPAFB in Dayton, OH. You will design, maintain, and monitor networks, implement and manage systems and security protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include administering classified systems, applying patches, supporting day-to-day operations, and enforcing DoD cybersecurity standards across DISA STIG/RMF frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years in SAP and/or SCI environment within last 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years in system administration or related roles.
• Hands-on IT systems design and admin in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and/or VMware administration.
• Knowledge of network security principles and tools.
• Experience with DISA STIG, RMF, and vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Splunk, HBSS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and install applications and hardware for multiple classified networked systems.
• Administer and maintain assigned systems.
• Develop changes to operations schedules for daily activities.
• Optimize hardware/software for availability, integrity, and reliability of servers.
• Identify complex system problems and develop corrective actions.
• Design processes that enhance IT operations and reduce manual work.
• Implement Information Systems Security Plan and enforce policies.
• Oversee installation and user environments; ensure proper configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software malfunctions and recommend acquisitions.
• Survey system operation to preempt potential problems and outages.
• Develop procedures for account establishment, maintenance, and recovery.
• Ensure backups and upgrades minimize disruption to business functions.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

VMware administration

Network security

DISA STIG

RMF compliance

PowerShell

Python

Juniper/Cisco networking

Nessus

HBSS

Splunk

Education

MA/MS/ME in a related field

Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering required or experience

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

Cisco/Juniper networking

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Administrator / Information Assurance professional to support WPAFB in Dayton, OH. You will design, maintain, and monitor networks, implement and manage systems and security protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include administering classified systems, applying patches, supporting day-to-day operations, and enforcing DoD cybersecurity standards across DISA STIG/RMF frameworks.