Onsite Windows & Linux SysAdmin for Secure Gov RDT&E

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

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 maintains, secures, and enhances enterprise infrastructure across classified environments while supporting modernization efforts.

Required qualifications include 3+ years in Windows and Linux administration, PowerShell and Bash scripting, IAVM/STIG compliance, Ansible, and DoD 8570 IAT II with an active Secret

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

RHEL administration

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Ansible automation

Security/compliance

DoD 8570 IAT II

Active Secret Clearance

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 maintains, secures, and enhances enterprise infrastructure across classified environments while supporting modernization efforts.

Required qualifications include 3+ years in Windows and Linux administration, PowerShell and Bash scripting, IAVM/STIG compliance, Ansible, and DoD 8570 IAT II with an active Secret