Senior IT Support & Systems Security Engineer

Canvas; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in the United States seeks a senior IT administrator to provide advanced support for Windows and Linux/UNIX environments, ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable IT infrastructure. You will install, configure, patch, and maintain desktops, servers, and workstations, while aligning with Air Force and DoD policies.

The role includes system security configurations, vulnerability remediation, and coordination with government and contractor personnel to sustain mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Senior-level administration and technical support across Windows and Linux/UNIX environments.
• Configure, administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure IT infrastructure including desktops, servers, and workstations.
• Support system security configurations, patches, backups, and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Information Assurance/IS security activities as designated.
• Maintain software inventories and approved configurations.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor personnel for Air Force/DoD compliance.
• Support system backups and recovery to maintain mission data availability.
• Provide technical recommendations for system improvements and interoperability.
• Resolve complex hardware, software, OS, network, and application issues.

Skills

Windows admin

Linux/UNIX admin

Cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

End-user support

Documentation

Tools

Patch management tools

Backups software

Monitoring software

Job description

Canvas in the United States seeks a senior IT administrator to provide advanced support for Windows and Linux/UNIX environments, ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable IT infrastructure. You will install, configure, patch, and maintain desktops, servers, and workstations, while aligning with Air Force and DoD policies.

The role includes system security configurations, vulnerability remediation, and coordination with government and contractor personnel to sustain mission-critical operations.