Systems Administrator

Kinsley Power Systems; Brook Park, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator II at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, OH. The role focuses on administering and maintaining operating systems, tooling, and storage to ensure high reliability and security.

The candidate will implement standards, troubleshoot issues, and support system users in a physically secure, air-gapped campus environment. Preferred qualifications include Windows Server experience, Docker container management, scripting and automation skills, and a

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, or 10+ years in systems engineering.
• Strong networking principles and system security practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• Experience with Windows and virtualization environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware/software environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, implement, and maintain operating systems and software for reliability.
• Establish operational standards and troubleshoot issues.
• Schedule and monitor backups, perform data recovery when needed.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and migrations.
• Provide user support and ensure security compliance.

Skills

Windows Server

Networking

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

4+ years of experience in systems engineering or 10+ years in related field

Tools

Docker

Virtualization

PXE Boot

Windows Server Admin Tools

Job description

Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator II

NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, OH

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Responsibilities:

The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, implementing, and maintaining operating systems and related software to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role involves establishing operational standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting system users while ensuring compatibility between hardware and software.

Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Administer, develop, test, implement, install, configure and maintain operating systems and associated software and storage.
• Establish and enforce standards for computer operations to ensure hardware and software compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software, operating systems, and networking.
• Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups; execute data recovery when necessary.
• Recommend hardware and software upgrades based on growth trends and disk space forecasts.
• Plan, schedule, and execute system upgrades, including coordinating transitions from test to production environments.
• Utilize software tools and scripts to schedule and automate tasks.
• Configure and maintain hardware components such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to system users.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and security standards.

Education and Experience:

Must have a combination of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and four (4) years of experience.
• Or ten (10) years or more of systems engineering experience that includes software, hardware, or network engineering backgrounds.
• Server Management: Manage campus-connected servers, and air-gapped servers and systems, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Application & Web Support: Provide support for enterprise applications and web servers.
• Build Server Design: Design and create build servers for software installations and deployments.
• Containerization: Manage Docker containers for application environments.
• PXE Boot: Experience with designing and implementing PXE Boot systems.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and system security practices.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery processes.
• Ability to plan and execute system upgrades and migrations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with enterprise-level hardware and software environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud platforms.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or similar.
• Experience with Windows Systems is required, Linux Systems (RedHat) preferred.

Certifications (Highly Recommended):

• CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) for virtualization
• Docker Certified Associate for container management

Other Position Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall [phone].