System Administrator Lead (TS/SCI)

Aegis Aerospace Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Aerospace Inc. is seeking a System Administrator Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL. This role entails administering Microsoft Windows environments, managing server operations, and ensuring system compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and certifications in systems administration, particularly for secure environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of directly related systems administration experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Experience in both Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration and operation of physical and virtual servers.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve system and user-side issues.
• Automate system tasks using scripting tools and languages.

Skills

Microsoft Windows systems administration

Virtualization

Security compliance

System automation

Troubleshooting

Education

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)

Red Hat certification

Windows client and server certifications

Tools

Active Directory

HYPER-V

DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker, Puppet, Ansible)

Job description

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Position Title: System Administrator Lead

Location: Redstone Arsenal – Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: Not available – On-site only

Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Travel: Up to 10%

Position Summary:

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a System Administrator Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the IRES (Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions) contract. This position specializes in Microsoft Windows systems administration, virtualization, system health monitoring, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative knowledge in both Windows and Linux environments, security compliance, and system automation.

Position Title: System Administrator Lead

Location: Redstone Arsenal – Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: Not available – On-site only

Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Travel: Up to 10%

Position Summary:

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a System Administrator Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the IRES (Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions) contract. This position specializes in Microsoft Windows systems administration, virtualization, system health monitoring, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative knowledge in both Windows and Linux environments, security compliance, and system automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialize in the administration and daily operations of Microsoft Windows environments
• Manage configuration and operation of physical and virtual servers
• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot client-based computing systems
• Monitor systems and perform scanning, logging, and response activities
• Support routine and emergency maintenance of both hardware and software environments
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve system and user-side issues
• Maintain compliance with DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) guidelines through regular patching
• Update antivirus software and maintain configuration records for system and software changes
• Perform system health analysis for HYPER-V virtual environments, monitoring resource utilization and performance metrics
• Automate system tasks using scripting tools and languages
• Provide support for IT meetings and participate in system configuration and documentation processes
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must have 6 or more years of directly related experience in systems administration
• Must hold active Windows client and server certifications
• Must have a Red Hat certification
• Must have hands-on experience with Active Directory and its components (ADUC, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Must hold a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in both Windows and Linux systems administration
• Hands-on experience with virtualization tools, specifically HYPER-V
• Familiarity with DevOps tools including CI/CD, Docker, Puppet, or Ansible
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and architecture
• Experience with system automation, provisioning, and configuration management tools
• Knowledge of scripting languages or software development for automation
• Experience hardening operating systems according to DISA STIG guidelines
• Experience working with SAN and NAS storage solutions
  
  
  

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 annually. Final compensation is based on location, experience, education, and directly relevant certifications
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered.
  
  
  

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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