Senior Systems Administrator – TS/SCI Onsite (San Jose)

Collins Aerospace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Signal Technology (AST) in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator for an onsite role. You will administer Windows and Linux systems, support DNS/DHCP/AD, and collaborate with cybersecurity to meet security requirements.

Occasional travel may be required, and TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred. Applicants should have a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and be able to obtain security certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• Typical requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating systems.
• Experience with scripting.
• Experience with helpdesk operations, ticket troubleshooting and resolution.
• Experience with audit logs collection.
• Experience with system hardening.
• Experience with working in a team environment and collaborating with others.
• Experience working face to face with others and being comfortable in a demanding environment.
• Active and transferable U.S. governmentissued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start.
• U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedhatEnterpriseLinuxenvironment.
• Understandingand knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within a reasonable amount of time
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travelrequiredas businessneedsdictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 10% per year.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Scripting

Helpdesk operations

Audit logs

System hardening

Team collaboration

Face-to-face work

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

STEM degree

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

SCCM/MECM

PXE boot

AD/Identity services

Job description

Applied Signal Technology (AST) in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator for an onsite role. You will administer Windows and Linux systems, support DNS/DHCP/AD, and collaborate with cybersecurity to meet security requirements.

Occasional travel may be required, and TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred. Applicants should have a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and be able to obtain security certification if not already held.