Systems Administrator (Agile Core Services)

Pmat Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pmat Inc. is looking for Systems Administrators in San Diego with expertise in Agile Core Services. This role involves integrating, installing, and maintaining ACS within the OPE AWS environment. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and the ability to work on mission-critical defense technology.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with Red Hat OpenShift and Linux, and possess clearances as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software applications development.
• Proven experience utilizing Ansible scripting.
• Experience with Cloud/AWS services and migration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
• Integrate hardware/software systems across functional disciplines.
• Maintain databases and software capabilities.

Skills

Red Hat OpenShift

Linux

Ansible

Cloud Migration

Postgres/RDS

Active Directory

PKI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

CompTIA Security + or higher

Tools

AWS

ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward‑leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission’s capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission‑centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission‑critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

About the Role

PMAT has an immediate need for Systems Administrators with Agile Core Services (ACS) knowledge and experience. You will integrate, install, and maintain Agile Core Services (ACS) and associated components within the OPE AWS environment. You will research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. In this role, the Systems Administrator will be an integral team member supporting assured Command and Control capabilities for the Naval Operational Architecture within the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications, and performance requirements.
• Maintain databases within an application area.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience with 2-3 years of progressively more complex experience developing software applications using Red Hat OpenShift, Linux, and Ansible.
• Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience developing internal OPSEC programs specific to the task order and based on Government client OPSEC requirements.
• Experience providing to the government, a system security plan (or extract thereof) and any associated plans of action developed to satisfy the adequate security requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, and in accordance with NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations”.
• Automated metrics and dashboard reporting especially in AWS GovCloud
• Proven experience utilizing Ansible scripting
• Infrastructure as a Service or Infrastructure as a Code (IaaS/IaC)
• Openshift and Linux Sys Admin Experience
• Cloud/AWS experience - Cloud Migration
• Service mesh, Proxy Admin, IDAM Solutions
• KeyCloak, ForgeRock experience
• Postgres/RDS
• Active Directory Experience
• PKI experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• ArcGIS Experience
• Servicemesh, IDAM, Keycloak/Forgerock

Education & Certifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s in quantitative field such as engineering or math (e.g. Elec Eng, Comp Eng, Comp Sci, IT, or Info Sys)
• Required: CompTIA Security + or higher (DOD 8140)
• Preferred: Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• No dual Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance required
• Active TS SCI clearance preferred

Location

San Diego, NAVWAR

Travel

Under 10%

Equal Opportunity

PMAT is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable laws.