System Administrator

Chickasaw Nation Industries; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Observance of Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries seeks a mid‑level Systems Administrator to sustain mission critical FM systems. The role covers Windows and Linux administration, patch validation, and directory services support, under senior technical direction.

It requires DoD 8410/GMON–style certification readiness and strong documentation practices. Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS and at least five years of related IT experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related IT or cybersecurity systems support experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Windows and Linux systems administration, including system configuration, patch application, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support virtualization environments (e.g., Nutanix) by assisting with VM provisioning, configuration, and performance checks.
• Maintain system configuration baselines, ensuring updates are properly documented and aligned with approved engineering changes.
• Implement and assist in validating patch engineering requirements associated with IAVA, TCNO, and NOTAM directives.
• Provide entry level diagnostic support, contribute to root cause investigations, and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Assist in maintaining test and development environments, supporting patch testing, configuration control, and test data accuracy.
• Support service account management, directory services configuration, and routine system administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and sustainment artifacts in accordance with PWS configuration management expectations.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Configuration management

Account management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nutanix

Job description

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*The Systems Administrator provides mid‑level infrastructure and systems administration support for the client systems. This role assists with Windows/Linux administration, virtualization operations, baseline configuration maintenance, patch validation, account management, and routine troubleshooting required to sustain mission‑critical FM systems. The System Administrator works under senior technical direction and supports configuration integrity, system availability, and compliance with sustainment and cybersecurity directives.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret level.Required Certification at the DoD 8410 WRC 722, Intermediate level - GMON, SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, CISSO, Cloud+, GCSA, GSEC, Security+, or SSCPMust comply with cybersecurity patch directives (IAVA, TCNO, NOTAM) and sustainment processes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential D uties and responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned.Perform routine Windows and Linux systems administration, including system configuration, patch application, monitoring, and troubleshooting.Support virtualization environments (e.g., Nutanix) by assisting with VM provisioning, configuration, and performance checks.Maintain system configuration baselines, ensuring updates are properly documented and aligned with approved engineering changes.Implement and assist in validating patch engineering requirements associated with IAVA, TCNO, and NOTAM directives.Provide entry level diagnostic support, contribute to root cause investigations, and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.Assist in maintaining test and development environments, supporting patch testing, configuration control, and test data accuracy.Support service account management, directory services configuration, and routine system administration tasks.Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and sustainment artifacts in accordance with PWS configuration management expectations.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) yeares of related IT or cybersecurity systems support experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.E OE including D isability/ V etCNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO)Training and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).#INDCNI