Hybrid IT Systems Administrator - Cloud, Security & Ops

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency is seeking a Hybrid System Administrator to design, build, and optimize critical IT infrastructure supporting NSA operations. The role spans on‑premises and cloud platforms, emphasizing high availability and strict adherence to NSA policies.

You will manage Windows/Linux servers, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform), and security controls across hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Hybrid on‑prem/cloud system administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux, VMware/Hyper‑V.
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, RMF).
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows/Linux servers; monitor performance; patch and remediate per NSA guidelines.
• Provide end‑user support by diagnosing issues and translating them into technical solutions.
• Administer and optimize cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP); manage IaC with Terraform.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V) and deploy containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement security policies, manage access controls, protect data, analyze logs, and support incident response.
• Maintain storage systems (SAN/NAS/object) and oversee backups/disaster recovery in hybrid environments.
• Automate tasks and provisioning using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and tools like Ansible/Puppet/Chef.
• Manage monitoring tools, documentation, NSA compliance, audit activities, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Scripting skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

National Security Agency is seeking a Hybrid System Administrator to design, build, and optimize critical IT infrastructure supporting NSA operations. The role spans on‑premises and cloud platforms, emphasizing high availability and strict adherence to NSA policies.

You will manage Windows/Linux servers, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform), and security controls across hybrid environments.