Systems Administrator (Ridgecrest, CA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Plan

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Flexible schedules

Continuing education & professional 개발

Online training library access

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is seeking a Systems Administrator to support NAWCWD operations in Ridgecrest, CA. You will install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, servers, and security controls across Windows and Linux environments, ensuring log integrity, backups, and policy compliance.

You will analyze system usage, manage licenses, and coordinate with network teams on planning and upgrades, while maintaining SOPs and asset inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field; experience may substitute.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.
• 3 years minimum experience in systems administration.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize work activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to create/describe work activity estimates, progress and issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
• Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
• Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
• May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• Ensure communications and information integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing security controls in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
• Perform backups of system-level, user-level, and security related information.
• Test integrity of backup and restoration procedures in accordance with defined policies.
• Provide input in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Maintain growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories.
• Perform STIG reviews on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and provide a report of non-compliant STIGS to the Government POC.
• Conduct monthly maintenance on system assets.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission : Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Join the LCE team as a Systems Administrator in Ridgecrest, CA where you will provide support to Digital Information Technology and Cyber Network Infrastructure for Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) located in China Lake and Point Mugu, California.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
• Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
• Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
• May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• Ensure communications and information integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing security controls in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
• Perform backups of system-level, user-level, and security related information.
• Test integrity of backup and restoration procedures in accordance with defined policies.
• Provide input in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Maintain growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories.
• Perform STIG reviews on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and provide a report of non-compliant STIGS to the Government POC.
• Conduct monthly maintenance on system assets.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
• 3 years minimum experience in systems administration
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to describe technical implementations
• Ability to organize work activities to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to create/describe work activity estimates, progress and issues

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE)

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.