SysAdmin: Linux & Windows | Secret Clearance

IPTA; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator in the Wright-Patterson AFB area. The role covers Linux server and Windows Server administration across physical and virtual environments, with an emphasis on security posture and compliance with DoD/STIG requirements.

You will patch, harden, and monitor systems, manage storage and backups, and coordinate with cybersecurity personnel. Strong scripting and documentation skills are a must.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.
• Experience administering enterprise Linux systems and Windows Server administration.
• Security hardening and STIG implementation per DoD/Air Force requirements.
• Experience with patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux servers and Windows systems across physical and virtual environments.
• Monitor system availability, performance, and resource utilization; troubleshoot issues and optimize performance for mission operations.
• Apply OS/software patches, implement security hardening, support vulnerability scans, and remediate findings per DoD/AF requirements.
• Administer storage and backups, manage capacity, and perform data restoration and disaster recovery.
• Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, and Windows domain/Active Directory services.
• Install, configure, sustain, and upgrade software; ensure license compliance and coordinate with vendors.
• Automate routine tasks and maintain configuration baselines; support testing and deployment of upgrades.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and knowledge transfer to sustain continuity of operations.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows Server administration

Scripting

Security hardening

STIG compliance

Documentation

Disaster recovery

Vulnerability management

Incident coordination

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Linux tooling

Backup software

STIG tooling

Scripting (Shell/PowerShell)

Job description

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator in the Wright-Patterson AFB area. The role covers Linux server and Windows Server administration across physical and virtual environments, with an emphasis on security posture and compliance with DoD/STIG requirements.

You will patch, harden, and monitor systems, manage storage and backups, and coordinate with cybersecurity personnel. Strong scripting and documentation skills are a must.