Systems Administrator II

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

The Systems Administrator II position at Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. provides mid‑level infrastructure and systems administration support for client systems.

You will assist with Windows/Linux administration, virtualization operations, baseline configuration maintenance, patch validation, account management, and routine troubleshooting to sustain mission‑critical FM systems. You will work under senior technical direction to support configuration integrity, system availability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• DoD 8140 WRC 722 intermediate level certifications (GMON, SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, CISSO, Cloud+, GCSA, GSEC, Security+, SSCP) required.
• Must be able to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.
• Must comply with cybersecurity patch directives (IAVA, TCNO, NOTAM) and sustainment processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Windows and Linux systems administration, including system configuration, patch application, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support virtualization environments (e.g., Nutanix) by assisting with VM provisioning, configuration, and performance checks.
• Maintain system configuration baselines, ensuring updates are properly documented and aligned with approved engineering changes.
• Implement and assist in validating patch engineering requirements associated with IAVA, TCNO, and NOTAM directives.
• Provide entry level diagnostic support, contribute to root cause investigations, and elevate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Assist in maintaining test and development environments, supporting patch testing, configuration control and test data accuracy.
• Support service account management, directory services configuration, and routine system administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and sustainment artifacts in accordance with PWS configuration management expectations.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

System virtualization

Patch management

Account management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

9+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Nutanix

Active Directory

VMware

Job description

Category Network & Systems Administration

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Posted 2026-09-24

Clearance Not Required

The Systems Administrator II provides mid‑level infrastructure and systems administration support for the client systems. This role assists with Windows/Linux administration, virtualization operations, baseline configuration maintenance, patch validation, account management, and routine troubleshooting required to sustain mission‑critical FM systems. The System Administrator works under senior technical direction and supports configuration integrity, system availability, and compliance with sustainment and cybersecurity directives.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.

Required Certification at the DoD 8140 WRC 722, Intermediate level - GMON, SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, CISSO, Cloud+, GCSA, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP

Must comply with cybersecurity patch directives (IAVA, TCNO, NOTAM) and sustainment processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform routine Windows and Linux systems administration, including system configuration, patch application, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support virtualization environments (e.g., Nutanix) by assisting with VM provisioning, configuration, and performance checks.
• Maintain system configuration baselines, ensuring updates are properly documented and aligned with approved engineering changes.
• Implement and assist in validating patch engineering requirements associated with IAVA, TCNO, and NOTAM directives.
• Provide entry level diagnostic support, contribute to root cause investigations, and elevate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Assist in maintaining test and development environments, supporting patch testing, configuration control and test data accuracy.
• Support service account management, directory services configuration, and routine system administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and sustainment artifacts in accordance with PWS configuration management expectations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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