Senior Windows & Linux Systems Admin – DoD RMF Ready

CAE USA

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

CAE USA is seeking a mission-focused Senior System Administrator in Arlington, TX, to support IT operations, cyber readiness, and RMF compliance in a defense contracting setting. You will master both Windows and Linux systems, including hardening, deployment, maintenance, and patching across hybrid environments.

The role involves building and maintaining secure infrastructure, automating deployments, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high availability and cybersecurity readiness in line

Qualifications

  • Multidisciplinary cyber security and system administration experience.
  • Hands-on Linux and Windows server administration with DoD RMF alignment.
  • Experience with patching, hardening, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

  • Administer mixed Linux/Windows infrastructures and hypervisor environments.
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain automation for system deployment.
  • Monitor reliability, perform lifecycle recommendations, and answer technical questions.
  • Support DoD security requirements and DI DoDI 8510.01 compliance.

Skills

Linux System Administration
Windows System Administration
Windows Server Administration
VMware Administration
Network Administration
Infrastructure setup & maintenance
Automated deployment capabilities
System hardening & patch management
Scripting: Bash / Python / PowerShell

Education

BS/BA in engineering, computer science, or IT
Master's degree or above preferred

Tools

GitHub
ClearCase / Bitbucket
GIT / Configuration management
WSUS
ACAS / Nessus / SCAP
Splunk / SIEM basics
Cisco routers & switches
HP/Aruba / Juniper switches
Windows Deployment Toolkit
VMware vSphere

Job description

CAE USA is seeking a mission-focused Senior System Administrator in Arlington, TX, to support IT operations, cyber readiness, and RMF compliance in a defense contracting setting. You will master both Windows and Linux systems, including hardening, deployment, maintenance, and patching across hybrid environments.

The role involves building and maintaining secure infrastructure, automating deployments, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high availability and cybersecurity readiness in line

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