System Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a System Administrator to operate and secure the War Data Platform infrastructure. The role involves hands-on admin tasks, monitoring, backups, automation, health checks, patching, and on-call support 24/7.

Strong English, self-starter mindset, and Microsoft Office skills are required. Multiple levels are open: Junior, Journeyman, and Senior, with 0–3, 4–7, and 8+ years of experience respectively, plus a Bachelor's Degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for all levels.
• Active security clearance required or eligible (SECRET level).
• Strong communication and self-motivation essential.
• Proficient in English; able to use Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and secure the War Data Platform infrastructure on a daily basis.
• Perform hands-on system administration and manage user accounts, permissions, and configurations.
• Implement monitoring, backup/recovery, and automation of routine tasks.
• Conduct regular health checks, apply patches, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Maintain documentation, monitor logs, and participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 availability.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SECRET Security Clearance Required

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.