Onsite Windows & Linux SysAdmin — DoD-Cleared

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows & Linux System Administrator to support RDT&E network operations and secure defense environments in San Diego, CA. This 100% onsite role requires maintaining, securing, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across classified environments.

Responsibilities include administering Windows 11 and RHEL, building automation with PowerShell and Bash, applying DISA STIGs, supporting Ansible initiatives, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering Windows systems.
• 3+ years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Experience developing and utilizing PowerShell and Bash scripting solutions.
• Experience supporting the IAVM process, including STIG implementation, patch management, and security compliance.
• Experience with Ansible automation and endpoint security preferred.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, or SSCP).
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems within secure environments.
• Develop, execute, and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Perform infrastructure engineering reviews and provide recommendations for existing and future systems.
• Harden servers in accordance with DISA STIGs, IAVM requirements, and cybersecurity compliance standards.
• Support Ansible automation initiatives, asset management, procurement activities, shipping logistics, and development of SOPs.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

DISA STIGs compliance

IAVM process experience

Ansible automation

Endpoint security

Security clearance

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

RHEL

Windows 11

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows & Linux System Administrator to support RDT&E network operations and secure defense environments in San Diego, CA. This 100% onsite role requires maintaining, securing, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across classified environments.

Responsibilities include administering Windows 11 and RHEL, building automation with PowerShell and Bash, applying DISA STIGs, supporting Ansible initiatives, and ensuring compliance.