Systems Administrator

Moseley Technical Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the GMD Weapon System program.

The role covers Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, focusing on reliability, security compliance, and operational performance in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, DOD 8140 IAT II certification, and hands-on scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve security posture.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration.
• DOD 8140 IAT II certification or higher.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of IAVM directives and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability across enterprise infrastructure.
• Implement security updates, patches, and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop automation using Python, Bash, Perl, or PowerShell.
• Support hardening, compliance, and vulnerability scanning activities.
• Manage backup and recovery operations for enterprise systems.
• Assist with hardware installation, upgrades, and firmware updates.
• Collaborate with teams supporting networking, storage, and DevOps.

Skills

Windows/Linux administration

Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

Security/compliance

IAT II certification

Education

STEM degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Nexus

GitLab

ACAS

Job description

Systems Administrator

Full-Time with an Employee Owned and Best Places to Work Certified Contractor

Onsite in Huntsville, AL | Schedule: 9x80

Systems Administrator to support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) program. The selected candidate will provide systems administration support across Windows and Linux environments, ensuring system reliability, security compliance, and operational performance within a mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability across enterprise infrastructure
• Implement security updates, patches, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with IAVM directives
• Develop and maintain automation using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, or PowerShell
• Support system hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability scanning activities
• Manage backup and recovery operations for enterprise systems
• Support hardware installation, system upgrades, and firmware updates
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams supporting networking, storage, and DevOps platforms

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field
• Experience with Systems Administration for Windows or Linux Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Must have a DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (ex: Security + CE)
• Experience with various windows and Red Hat scripting using tools such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Knowledge of IAVM’s and addressing software vulnerabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Linux Certifications (Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE)
• Active Windows Certifications (MCSA, MCSE, etc.)
• Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Docker, GitLab, etc.
• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products (ACAS)
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS)
• Experience with network administration and related infrastructureExperience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades
• Experience with both Windows and Linux scripting languages
• Experience with Windows Patching/WSUS application

Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation. Estimated Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs) education, experience, geographic location, etc.)

We are honored to have been named a contender for the Best Places to Work award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce since 2020 and recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents since 2022. This designation underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports working parents and their families

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

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