Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

Paycom; Fort Cavazos (TX, NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations to support ATEC servers and infrastructure at Fort Hood, TX, aiming for 99.95% server availability, robust backups, compliance, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires DoD 8140/8570-M baseline certifications, an active Secret clearance with TS eligibility for classified systems, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must speak/read/write English proficiently.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows/UNIX/Linux servers and VMs.
• Manage user accounts and permissions; maintain an authorized software list.
• Apply vulnerability patches and execute security scans per DoD guidance (STIG/SRG).
• Perform data backup, archival, and recovery with high success rates.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer & MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Fort Hood, TX 76544, Position Type: Full Time, Position Title: Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

Location: Fort Hood, TX; White Sands Missile Range, NM

Clearance required: Secret minimum (Tier 3 / T3R); Top Secret / SCI eligible (Tier 5 / T5R) required to administer classified systems or networks or for critical- or special-sensitive duties.

Scope of Work: Performs systems administration and data center operations for ATEC servers and infrastructure, sustaining 99.95% server availability and managing backups, compliance, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including virtual machine environments
• Maintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions management
• Apply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scans
• Perform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a 98% or better backup success rate and meeting restore service levels
• Monitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report and correct deficiencies
• Perform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to industry standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified systems
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the assigned work role and level, held prior to performance, with the required computing environment (CE) certification obtained within six (6) months of appointment.