System Administrator

Avalore; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan contributions

Retirement plan with generous matching

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a System Administrator to operate, maintain, and secure the War Data Platform (WDP) infrastructure. You will perform hands-on administration, manage user accounts and configurations, and ensure adherence to operational policies.

Responsibilities include implementing monitoring, backups, patching, automation, and on-call rotations for 24/7 availability. Strong English communication and Microsoft Office proficiency are required; Bachelor's degree and US work authorization apply.

Qualifications

• Junior: 0-3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4-7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Operate daily operation, maintenance, and security of the War Data Platform infrastructure.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.
• Implement monitoring tools and manage backup and recovery systems.
• Automate routine administrative tasks with scripting and automation tools.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 platform availability.

Skills

Good communication skills

Professional proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The System Administrator is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and security of the War Data Platform (WDP) infrastructure. This person will perform hands-on system administration tasks, including managing user accounts, permissions, and system configurations in accordance with established operational policies. This person will implement and maintain system monitoring tools, configure and manage backup and recovery systems, and automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and automation tools. They will conduct regular system health checks, apply system updates and patches to mitigate vulnerabilities, and serve as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting hardware and software issues. The System Administrator will maintain system documentation, monitor system logs for performance and security anomalies, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 platform availability.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX / CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification (for Senior role)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.