Enterprise Systems Administrator

CB5 Solutions LLC.; Colorado Springs, Huntsville (CO, AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CB5 Solutions LLC is seeking an Enterprise Systems Administrator to join the Service Delivery team. You will administer Windows Server environments, including 2022/2025, and support hybrid-cloud and SaaS environments with containerized applications and Kubernetes workloads.

The role emphasizes automation, incident response, and rigorous documentation in a DoD-focused setting. Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform) and experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, preferably including Windows Server 2022/2025.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes deployments, namespaces, RBAC, config/secret management.
• Experience with cloud-hosted or SaaS applications, tenant administration, access management.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Proficient in scripting/automation (PowerShell; Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Support a US DoD/DoD agency as part of the Service Delivery team.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (2022/2025).
• Maintain OS/app updates, patching, STIG compliance, and access management.
• Support hybrid-cloud, SaaS environments; tenant administration and incident coordination.
• Deploy and troubleshoot containerized apps; Kubernetes workloads and RBAC.
• Automate deployments using PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
• Monitor systems, performance, security posture, and incident response.
• Produce technical docs, SOPs, diagrams, and recovery procedures.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Kubernetes concepts

Cloud environments

Scripting & automation

Documentation & procedures

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability

Education

DoD 8570/8140 Level II Certification (e.g., Security+)

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

At cb5, we are on a mission to find exceptional talent. Our tight-knit organization is led by five brothers, each technology leaders in their respective technical fields and driven to foster a culture of excellence through solidarity. We are seeking an Enterprise Systems Administrator to serve as a member of the Service Delivery team.

Description of Duties

As the Enterprise Systems Administrator:

• The Enterprise Systems Administrator supports a US DoW/DoD agency.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025, supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure services.
• Perform operating system and application maintenance; account and access management; patching; vulnerability remediation; Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance; configuration management; and general systems administration.
• Support virtualized, hybrid-cloud, and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments, including tenant administration, identity and access management, service configuration, monitoring, incident response, and vendor coordination as applicable.
• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot containerized applications using approved container technologies and registries.
• Support Kubernetes-based platforms and workloads, including application deployments, namespaces, role-based access control, configuration and secret management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and patching.
• Support Windows and Linux container workloads in accordance with approved security, operational, and availability requirements.
• Assist with automation and repeatable deployment processes using PowerShell, Desired State Configuration, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent approved tools.
• Perform daily monitoring to verify the availability, integrity, performance, and security posture of systems, applications, containers, and associated infrastructure.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and user-support requirements across multiple platforms; document troubleshooting, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, system diagrams, and recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, cloud, application-development, and service-delivery teams to resolve technical issues and support mission requirements.
• Participate in maintenance windows and provide occasional after-hours support.
• Perform other duties in support of the Service Delivery Team.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience.
• Must have experience administering and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server environments, preferably including Windows Server 2022 and/or Windows Server 2025.
• Must have experience implementing defined cybersecurity controls, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance activities.
• Must be familiar with Kubernetes concepts, including deployments, services, namespaces, role-based access control, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Must be familiar with supporting cloud-hosted or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, including service monitoring, tenant administration, access management, and incident coordination.
• Must have experience supporting Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Must have experience with scripting and automation, preferably PowerShell; familiarity with Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools.
• Must have experience establishing, maintaining, and following documented technical processes and procedures.
• Must have strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, customer-support, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and learn emerging technologies.
• Must have an approved DoD 8570/8140-aligned Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, or higher.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Requirements

• Experience administering or supporting Kubernetes platforms, such as Azure Kubernetes Service, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or comparable enterprise Kubernetes distributions.
• Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux containers in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, automated deployments, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, source control, or artifact repositories.
• Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Experience with BMC Helix/Remedy or comparable IT service-management tools.
• 1, or more, relevant technical certifications in Microsoft Windows Server, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, containers, virtualization, or automation

cb5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.