Lead Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required)

Fluor Corporation; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 103,500 - 191,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to manage a stand‑alone Windows network with VMware backend, oversee SCADA application systems, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. You will implement RMF processes, conduct vulnerability assessments, and perform asset management across multiple data centers.

The role requires a four‑year degree with extensive IT experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Accredited four(4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six(6) years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten(10) years if non‑degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors and visitors
• Experience with Windows OS, VMware, Active Directory/Group Policy and patching/remediation processes

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, secure, manage, and monitor VMware vSphere ESXi clusters across data centers
• Maintain standalone Windows network environment and manage SCADA-related applications
• Analyze end-user hardware/software issues and provide training as required
• Manage security solutions including firewalls, anti-virus, and IDS; perform RMF processes and continuous monitoring
• Develop and deploy information security programs and perform asset tracking and licensing

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware vSphere ESXi

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM

Patch management

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Systems Administrator is highly knowledgeable within the designated Industrial Control System (ICS) Information Technology (IT) area of responsibility and applies that knowledge toward broad and diverse assignments. This role will install, maintain, audit, and support a stand‑alone Microsoft Windows network environment using a VMware backend infrastructure. Analyze and test new software and software version upgrades in test environments before deploying to production. Administer SCAP scans and provide results/reports during weekly vulnerability meetings. Implement and verify cybersecurity compliance using automated tools to ensure benchmarks are met and manage virtual workstations and servers using VMWare. The Systems Administrator analyzes, evaluates, and proposes recommendations on innovative solutions. This role will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of ICs IT systems.

• Installing, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring VMware vSphere ESXi clusters in multiple data centers
• Ensure the stable operation of the standalone computer network, including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) application system, Wunderlich, Lutron, and Cimplicity software applications within the ICs network
• Analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required
• Manage all network hardware and equipment; security solutions, including firewall, anti‑virus, and intrusion detection systems and hardware and software upgrades
• Contribute to the development and deployment of program information security for assigned systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
• Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, product development and product maintenance for the assigned system
• Facilitate development of security policies and support Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)
• Manage all personal computer (PC) recapitalization efforts to include coordinating with various internal and external service providers; communicate activities and financial impacts; ensure accurate and auditable information is available by maintaining an asset database and performing inventories and usage monitoring of all IT assets to include software licensing
• Other duties assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non‑degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Must possess a clearance at the TS/SCI access level, and have favorably completed a government issued polygraph
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain
• Install/configure Windows operating systems and software applications to include Active Directory, Group Policy, and Audit Logging
• Experience administering and configuring VMWare 7 for virtualization
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues related to hardware/OS/application
• Windows SCCM
• Experience working collaboratively with Network Engineers, System software developers, and administrators
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting patching issues
• Experience with Windows Desktop OS as well as Windows Server
• Managing and creating policies in an Active Directory/Group Policy
• Hardening Windows systems and patching remediating as required in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• May require Certified Network Engineer (CNE or CNE/NT) or Certified Network Administrator (CNA) credentials or other applicable certifications
• Six (6) years related experience in technical services for hardware/software engineering and/or production support of Information Technology (IT) services
• May require proficiency with Windows, Unix, or similar technologies, with experience in installation and administration of one or more operating systems
• Strong team‑oriented interpersonal skills
• Effectively utilizes business principles, processes, and technology
• Effectively adapts to rapidly changing technology and applies it to business needs
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Demonstrated strong technical and non‑technical communication and presentation skills in both oral and written formats

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $191,500.00