Mid-Level System Administrator

Jobtailor; Montana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a systems engineer to implement and maintain multi-platform environments, aligning with JSIG/RMF security standards. You will integrate McAfee, Splunk, HBSS, and craft Windows/Linux images for deployment, while automating tasks and supporting secure AD/VMware ecosystems.

Responsibilities include upgrading systems, producing training materials, and communicating complex issues to stakeholders. Expect collaboration across teams in a security-focused role.

Qualifications

• Security+ or DoD 8570-01 equivalent certification.
• 3+ years supporting Windows OS (Win10/Server 2012+).
• 3+ years scripting for deployment/config (PowerShell or similar).
• 3+ years designing secure AD DS solutions.
• 3+ years VMware virtualization experience.
• 1+ years Linux OS experience (RHEL 7+).
• Experience with Cisco networking environments.
• Experience with NetApp/SAN technologies.
• Experience with McAfee ePO configuration/management.
• Experience with Splunk Indexers/Forwarders.
• Experience with backup/restore technologies (NetBackup/BackupExec).
• Experience with networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain multi-platform systems hardware, software, and components.
• Troubleshoot and restore routine to complex computing services (backups/restores, networking, domain functions).
• Build and maintain information systems complying with JSIG/RMF security requirements.
• Integrate and configure security solutions (McAfee, Splunk, HBSS) into information systems.
• Develop custom Windows and Linux images for deployment.
• Integrate security solutions into information systems.
• Participate in planning and execution of OS and software upgrades/patches.
• Develop training guides and documentation of processes.
• Deploy and manage VMs on any virtualization platform.
• Provide software and integration support in closed environments.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Communicate complex system problems and resolutions to team and stakeholders.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Windows OS

Active Directory

VMware virtualization

Linux administration

Security+

Cisco networking

NetApp/SAN

McAfee ePO

Splunk

Backup/Restore

Networking fundamentals

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

Splunk Indexers/Forwarders

McAfee ePO

NetBackup/BackupExec

Job description

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain multi-platform systems hardware, software, and components utilizing pre-existing or self-created automated processes
• Perform the troubleshooting and restoration of routine to complex computing service operations (backups/restores, networking, and domain-related functions)
• Build and maintain information systems that comply with Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide/Risk Management Framework (JSIG/RMF) security requirements
• Integrate and configure security solutions (McAfee, Splunk, Host-Based Security System (HBSS)) into information systems
• Develop custom Windows and Linux images for deployment
• Integrate security solutions into information systems
• Participate in the planning and execution of upgrades and patches for operating systems and software
• Develop training guides, knowledge management articles, and documentation of processes and procedures
• Deploy and manage virtual machines on any virtualization platform
• Provide comprehensive software and integration support in closed environments
• Automate tasks utilizing PowerShell, bash, or other platforms
• Evaluate and effectively communicate complex system problems and resolutions to team and key stakeholders

Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certified (or similar certification meeting DoD Directive 8570.01 Certification Requirements)
• 3+ years of experience supporting Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10/ Server 2012 or greater)
• 3+ years of experience writing PowerShell or other scripts to automate deployment and configuration of operating systems
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing secure Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) solutions
• 3+ years of experience in VMware Virtualization
• 1+ years of experience with Linux Operating Systems (RHEL 7 and newer)
• Experience with Cisco networking environments
• Experience with NetApp and/or other SAN technologies
• Experience with McAfee ePO configuration and management
• Experience with the management and configuration of Splunk Indexers/Forwarders
• Experience with backup and Restore technologies (NetBackup, BackupExec and/or similar)
• Experience with networking fundamentals