Senior Systems Administrator

nLogic; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee ownership)

Job summary

nLogic is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-focused efforts in the New River/Jacksonville, NC area. This role leads infrastructure operations, ensures availability, security, and reliability of enterprise systems, and collaborates with defense and tech partners.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures, integrating VMware, Linux, and cloud environments, and developing automation to improve efficiency. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with relevant experience or higher per job details.
• Experience planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures.
• Experience designing system architecture and administering VMware, Linux, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage complex server and network infrastructures.
• Design and administer enterprise system architecture for VMware, Linux, and cloud.
• Manage system security functions including firewalls, backups, and protection measures.
• Develop automation scripts and operational efficiencies.
• Install, maintain, and support hardware, software, and application environments.
• Deploy and support secure LAN infrastructure.
• Ensure network connectivity and information system availability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
• Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

VMware

Linux

Cloud environments

Automation scripting

Networking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Associate degree in STEM

High school diploma with experience

Tools

VMware

Linux

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/DoD cloud)

Job description

nLogic is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support anticipated work on a mission-focused effort in the New River / Jacksonville, NC area. This role will play a key part in supporting enterprise infrastructure, virtualization technologies, cloud services, cybersecurity initiatives, and network operations within a collaborative defense and technology environment.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership for infrastructure operations while ensuring the availability, security, and reliability of enterprise systems supporting mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and manage complex server and network infrastructures

Design and administer enterprise system architecture.Support VMware, Linux, and cloud-based environments

Manage system security functions including firewalls, backups, and system protection measures

Develop automation scripts and operational efficiencies

Install, maintain, and support hardware, software, and application environments

Deploy and support secure LAN infrastructure

Ensure network connectivity and information system availability across operational environments

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior personnel

Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Active, in-scope Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance required.

• Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field and 6 years of relevant experience; or

Master’s degree in a STEM-related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or

PhD in a STEM-related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or

Associate degree and 8 years of relevant experience; or

High school diploma and 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures

Experience designing system architecture and administering VMware, Linux, and cloud environments

Experience managing cybersecurity and system protection functions

Experience developing automation scripts and process improvements

Experience mentoring technical personnel

Experience supporting hardware, software, and application environments

Experience deploying and maintaining LANs and secure information systems

Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure environments

Advanced Microsoft, VMware, Linux, cloud, or cybersecurity certifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs

Experience supporting mission-critical operational systems

Experience providing technical leadership and infrastructure oversight

Position Details

• Work Model: Full-Time, Onsite in New River, NC
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required in support of customer requirements
• Work Hours: Standard work hours with occasional support outside normal business hours as required
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required (or ability to obtain and maintain)

Why_n_Logic

At _n_Logic, we support mission-focused defense and space efforts that have real-world impact. Our teams work collaboratively alongside government and industry partners to deliver high-quality, mission-focused solutions.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employees directly share in the success of the organization, creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and long-term investment in our work.

We offer a stable environment with opportunities to develop new skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to efforts that support national security and advanced technologies.

Summary of Benefits

_n_Logic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

_n_Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.