NSA Hybrid Technical Specialist

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

Due to NSA requirements for this role, all candidates must be US citizens or green card holders. This position may require availability outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 operational demands as needed.

The NSA Hybrid System Administrator is responsible for the secure design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of critical IT infrastructure supporting National Security Agency (NSA) operations. This role requires expertise in managing both traditional on‑premises systems and cloud‑based platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and strict adherence to NSA policies and compliance standards.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows/Linux servers, monitor performance/health, and perform patching and vulnerability remediation per NSA guidelines.
• Provide end‑user support by diagnosing issues and translating them into technical solutions.
• Administer and optimize cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), including IaaS, PaaS, serverless, networking, and access controls; maintain IaC with Terraform.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V) and deploy/operate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement security policies, manage access controls, protect data, analyze logs, and support incident response activities.
• Maintain storage systems (SAN/NAS/object) and oversee backup and disaster recovery across hybrid environments.
• Automate tasks and system provisioning using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Manage monitoring tools, documentation, NSA compliance, audit activities, and cover Data Center Manager duties including vendor coordination, capacity planning, physical security, and hardware lifecycle management.

Key Skills And Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience in system administration in hybrid on‑prem/cloud environments.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Linux, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and at least one major cloud platform.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, RMF).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred: Certifications (Security+, CCNA, AWS/Azure/Kubernetes), configuration management tools, containerization, enterprise monitoring tools, and ITIL knowledge.