Senior Systems Administrator — Defense IT On-Site Specialist

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage end-to-end infrastructure for a US Army-oriented lab, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. You will work with Linux and Windows Server environments, deploy virtualized workloads, and interface with customers to resolve complex issues.

The role involves STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, field deployments, and travel to remote test sites. A DoD/DoE background and active clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of Systems Administration or Network Engineering experience.
• DoW 8140 certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CCNA, RHCSA).
• Prior DoD or Federal civilian environment experience.
• Experience selecting appropriate hardware based on business requirements.
• Hands-on firewall and switch configuration experience.
• Strong Linux and Windows Server OS proficiency.
• Direct DISA STIGs experience on hosts and network devices.
• Experience with virtualization (KubeVirt/Kubernetes) or zero clients.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders and government customers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel >25% to remote test sites.
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher).

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage virtualized workloads using KubeVirt; support containerized apps with Podman.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL/Rocky) and Windows Server environments.
• Interpret system designs and align infrastructure with architectural goals.
• Lead STIG hardening and perform vulnerability scans with remediation.
• Serve as technical point of contact for customers; translate requirements into tasks.
• Provide Tier 2/3 end-user support; assist with on-site deployment at government sites.
• Install and manage physical servers, switches, storage, and cabling in racks.
• Configure networks, VLANs, routing, and firewall security perimeters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

KubeVirt

Kubernetes

RHEL

Windows Server

DISA STIGs

Ansible/Terraform scripting

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage end-to-end infrastructure for a US Army-oriented lab, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. You will work with Linux and Windows Server environments, deploy virtualized workloads, and interface with customers to resolve complex issues.

The role involves STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, field deployments, and travel to remote test sites. A DoD/DoE background and active clearance are preferred.