Senior Systems Administrator (LCAT: ITS3 – OK GOV Site)

Veracity Engineering; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Vested from day one

Job summary

Veracity Engineering is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to lead the management and optimization of the E‑OSE infrastructure with a focus on Cisco networking, Linux environments, virtualization, and Windows administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for deploying cutting‑edge technology, with experience in scripting and automation to enhance system management.

Qualifications

• Experience as IT Systems Administrator with network and server administration.
• Strong knowledge of Linux distributions (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation for system management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cisco networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls, APs) and optimize configurations.
• Administer Linux-based servers and perform updates, patches, and upgrades.
• Triage Linux issues, performance, and security incidents; implement automation scripts.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V) and handle provisioning, monitoring, and DR.
• Administer Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), AD, DNS/DHCP, GPOs.
• Apply security best practices across networks and servers; support IDS/IPS and firewalls.
• Document configurations, topologies, and procedures; prepare status reports.

Skills

Cisco networking

Linux administration

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Windows Server administration

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator (LCAT: ITS3 – OK GOV Site)

Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator (LCAT: ITS3 – OK GOV Site)

Job Overview:

The Enterprise Operational Support Environment (E-OSE) is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. This individual will be responsible for managing and optimizing the E-OSE infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco networking, Linux environments, virtualization, and Windows administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a passion for implementing cutting‑edge technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Administration:
  • Manage and optimize Cisco networking devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
  • Implement and troubleshoot routing, switching, and VPN configurations.
  • Monitor network performance, analyze issues, and provide proactive solutions.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure network security and performance.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based servers (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat, etc.).
• Perform system updates, patches, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux system issues, including performance and security‑related incidents.
• Scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python) for system management.
• Virtualization and Cloud:
  • Manage and optimize virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper‑V.
  • Perform provisioning, monitoring, and management of virtual machines and containers.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery for virtualized systems.
• Windows Server Administration:
  • Administer Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022) for both physical and virtualized platforms.
  • Configure and maintain Active Directory, Group Policies, and DNS/DHCP services.
  • Troubleshoot Windows OS issues and optimize system performance.
• Security:
  • Implement and enforce security best practices across networking, server, and system environments.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and provide remediation plans.
  • Collaborate with the security team to maintain firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption protocols.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed documentation of systems configurations, network topologies, and procedures.
  • Prepare and deliver reports on system performance, project status, and incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and security configurations.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat).
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware and Hyper‑V).
  • Proficient in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Windows Server environments.
  • Familiarity with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.

At Veracity, we want our employees to excel and grow professionally. With an emphasis on continuing education, we demonstrate our commitment to employee growth and development by providing tuition reimbursement for education and certifications. In addition to tuition reimbursement, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: competitive health benefits package, paid time off, 401K matching, and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements (Standard for all U.S. Positions)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Veracity hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non‑immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on the shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Veracity will require proof of work authorization.
• Must be willing to execute Veracity’s Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post‑employment obligations relating to non‑solicitation, confidentiality, and non‑disclosure

Veracity believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Veracity will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.