Senior Systems Administrator

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas seeks a senior systems administrator to provide expert level support for classified test area computing environments at Eglin AFB. Responsibilities include managing Linux/Real Time Linux systems, test area servers, workstations, and networked devices, with emphasis on RMF/JSIG compliance and secure enclave operations.

The role requires more than 10 years of experience in DoD classified environments, a master’s degree in IT or related field, and DoD 8570/8140 certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related discipline.
• DoD 8570/8140 certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CISSP, Linux+; other IAM/IAT level certifications).
• TS/SCI clearance preferred or required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in systems administration within classified DoD environments.
• Expert proficiency with Linux-based system administration, real-time computing environments, system integration, patching, troubleshooting, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level system administration support for classified test area computing environments.
• Maintain and secure all standalone IM/IT systems by managing performance upgrades, security patches, backups, account administration, access control, and system documentation; act as technical point of contact for vendor hardware/software support.
• Support specialized simulation environments and real time systems, ensuring reliable operation of test area computers, data storage systems, networking components, and systems used for HITL and multispectral test operations.
• Provide technical support for system integration, network implementation, application development, VTC/meeting support, ITE asset management, disaster recovery planning, configuration control, and IM/IT help desk operations.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of RDT&E enclaves including patches, configuration baselines, DREN connectivity, AP systems maintenance, corporate/individual backups, and security audit log generation aligned with required accreditation frameworks.

Skills

Linux system administration

Real Time Linux

RMF/JSIG compliance

System integration

Enclave configuration

Vulnerability management

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in information technology / cybersecurity / systems engineering

Job description

• Provide expert level system administration support for classified test area computing environments, including Linux/Real Time Linux systems, engineering workstations, test area servers, clusters, and network attached devices supporting RDT&E activities.
• Maintain and secure all standalone IM/IT systems by managing performance upgrades, security patches, backups, account administration, access control, and system documentation; act as technical point of contact for vendor hardware/software support.
• Support specialized simulation environments and real time systems, ensuring reliable operation of test area computers, data storage systems, networking components, and systems used for HITL and multispectral test operations.
• Provide technical support for system integration, network implementation, application development, VTC/meeting support, ITE asset management, disaster recovery planning, configuration control, and IM/IT help desk operations.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of RDT&E enclaves including patches, configuration baselines, DREN connectivity, AP systems maintenance, corporate/individual backups, and security audit log generation aligned with required accreditation frameworks. Required Qualifications
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in systems administration, Linux engineering, IM/IT support, or secure system operations within classified DoD environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform all mission critical duties and oversee or guide junior technical personnel when required.
• Expert proficiency with Linux based system administration, real time computing environments, system integration, patching, troubleshooting, and configuration management.
• Strong familiarity with classified system cybersecurity requirements, audit log generation, RMF, JSIG compliance, security patching workflows, access control management, and enclave configuration.
• Experience supporting specialized RDT&E systems, simulation platforms, test area servers, engineering workstations, and distributed laboratory networks. Education & Certification
• Master’s degree in an information technology, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related discipline required.
• DoD 8570/8140 certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CISSP, Linux+; other IAM/IAT level certifications applicable to TS/SCI environments). Clearance Requirement