Senior Secure Systems Administrator - Enterprise Infra

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist in Pittsfield, MA to administer secure server environments and support mission-critical systems. The role emphasizes Linux/Windows administration, virtualization, and security compliance within classified settings.

Responsibilities include deploying infrastructure, vulnerability remediation, backups, and change-management driven upgrades. A background in cybersecurity standards and DoD-scope environments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience in systems administration, infra engineering, or cybersecurity support.
• Experience in administering Linux/Windows server environments and virtualization platforms.
• Experience implementing security controls, hardening, and compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-171/800-53, CMMC.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain secure physical and virtual server environments.
• Design, deploy, test, and support new infrastructure and system solutions.
• Provide day-to-day support for classified and secure IT environments.
• Serve as a front-line technical resource for end-user support and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and infrastructure health.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch management.

Skills

Red Hat Linux

Windows Server

VMware/Hyper‑V

Cybersecurity compliance

Networking concepts

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Infrastructure automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Docker

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist in Pittsfield, MA to administer secure server environments and support mission-critical systems. The role emphasizes Linux/Windows administration, virtualization, and security compliance within classified settings.

Responsibilities include deploying infrastructure, vulnerability remediation, backups, and change-management driven upgrades. A background in cybersecurity standards and DoD-scope environments is highly valued.