Senior Systems Administrator - TS/SCI, Classified Windows/Linux

Jobtailor; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an IT Support Specialist to deliver end-user desktop support for classified Windows and Linux environments. You will patch, harden, and maintain systems to meet security standards, and coordinate with program engineers to align IT solutions with schedules.

You will communicate complex technical issues to management and non-technical stakeholders, support virtualization and backup solutions, and help ensure compliance across the classified WAN.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with related IT experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
• Experience meeting security standards and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user desktop support for systems and apps locally and across WAN.
• Perform routine system updates, patching, and hardening to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with needs and schedules.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Support classified Windows desktop systems and essential applications.
• Perform system administration, network management, and desktop/software support.

Skills

End-User Desktop Support

System Administration

Microsoft Windows

Linux Operating Systems

Security Best Practices

PowerShell

Communication

Collaboration

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

6 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

VMware

Commvault

PowerShell

RHEL 8/9

CentOS

Ubuntu

Windows Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an IT Support Specialist to deliver end-user desktop support for classified Windows and Linux environments. You will patch, harden, and maintain systems to meet security standards, and coordinate with program engineers to align IT solutions with schedules.

You will communicate complex technical issues to management and non-technical stakeholders, support virtualization and backup solutions, and help ensure compliance across the classified WAN.