Systems & Database Administrator

System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

S3, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Systems & Database Administrator for the STORM program at Redstone Arsenal. You will manage Windows-based environments, IIS web servers, and MS SQL databases, from hardening to deployments.

The role requires DISA STIG compliance, RMF documentation, and strong troubleshooting skills. A Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years’ experience or 10+ years in lieu of degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent with a high school diploma and 10+ years of experience.
• 3–5 years of Windows Server administration with IIS and MS SQL Server management.
• Experience with database re-engineering, system integration, verification, validation, and process improvement on complex systems.
• Experience documenting RMF and system topology diagrams for accreditation.
• Preferred experience in web development using .NET Framework MVC, C#, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery.

Responsibilities

• Web Server Administration: Configure, optimize, and maintain Microsoft IIS environments, including SSL/TLS certificates and site bindings.
• Database Management: Administer Microsoft SQL Server, ensure daily availability, monitor performance, perform backups and recovery validation.
• Security Hardening & STIGs: Apply DISA STIGs for Windows Server, IIS, and MS SQL Server; remediate DISA vulnerabilities.
• Documentation & RMF: Create topology diagrams, baseline configurations, port lists, SOPs for RMF accreditation.
• Code & DB Deployments: Push application code to IIS and run SQL scripts with schema changes.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex app, DB, and OS issues to maintain uptime.

Skills

Windows Server administration

IIS management

SQL Server performance tuning

Security hardening

RMF documentation

Code & DB deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS SQL Server

IIS

.NET Framework MVC

C#

JavaScript

JQuery

Job description

S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business, approaching 1000 employees, founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. S³, Inc. provides technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and training services to space, missile and aviation, other Government agencies, Partner Nation militaries, and DoW requirements, at CONUS and OCONUS sites co-located with customer requirements. With a staff that is 80% veterans, the company operates under a ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System. S³’ s Agile Engineering Division (AED) supports PAE/PMO technical services for offensive and defensive fires and for PAE Aviation and PMO’s. S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance. S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and augment staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together! S³ Inc. has an immediate opening for a Systems & Database Administrator to provide IT support to our STORM program at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Position Description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the management, security, and maintenance of a dedicated Windows-based environment consisting of IIS Web Servers and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the full lifecycle of these servers - from standard OS maintenance and rigorous Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) hardening to code deployments and database schema updates.

Responsibilities

• Web Server Administration: Configure, optimize, and maintain Microsoft IIS environments, managing SSL/TLS certificates, application pools, and site bindings.
• Database Management: Administer Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring daily database availability, monitoring performance, and executing regular backup/recovery validation.
• Security Hardening & STIGs: Apply and maintain DISA STIGs specific to Windows Server, IIS, and MS SQL Server; remediate vulnerabilities identified by ACAS scans.
• Documentation & RMF: Create and maintain comprehensive system topology diagrams, baseline configurations, port lists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation.
• Code & DB Deployments: Manually push application code updates to IIS and execute database changes (such as running SQL scripts, modifying schemas, and updating stored procedures).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex application, database, and OS-level faults to maintain system uptime.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma and minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience: Three to five years of experience administering Windows Server environments with a specific focus on IIS and MS SQL Server management.
• Experience with database re-engineering, system integration, verification, validation, and process improvement on complex systems.
• Experience with Database Management including administering Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring daily database availability, monitoring performance, and executing regular backup/recovery validation.
• Experience developing documentation & RMF including creating and maintaining comprehensive system topology diagrams, baseline configurations, port lists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation.
• Prefer experience in web development (using .NET Framework MVC. Languages include C#, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery), database design, and object-oriented programming.
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with IIS configuration and SQL querying/scripting.
• Computing Environment: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), modern Azure/Windows Server certification, or documented equivalent training.
• Baseline Cert: CompTIA Security+ CE (or other approved IAT Level II baseline certificate).
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: S3, Inc