Tools & Techniques Systems Administrator

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Tools & Techniques Lab Manager to provide expert-level systems administration for T2 environments. This role includes Linux/Windows administration, VMware management, and container orchestration in offline networks. Candidates should have DoD cybersecurity familiarity and TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

The position is onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, with occasional travel. SSH access to lab infrastructure and handling secure configurations are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience with DoD or similar programs.
• Experience with air-gapped or classified networks.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity tools and processes.
• System administration certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server systems.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi and virtual machine deployment.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes) in offline/air-gapped environments.
• Apply STIGs, run ACAS vulnerability scans, manage offline antivirus (e.g., ClamAV), and resolve network access issues.
• Maintain lab infrastructure (GPU-heavy servers, NAS, Network UPS Tools).

Skills

Linux administration

Windows Server

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Cybersecurity compliance

Air-gapped/classified networks

DoD cybersecurity processes

ACAS vulnerability scans

Education

System administration certifications

Tools

ACAS

STIGs

ClamAV

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Apogee Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Tools & Techniques Lab Manager to p rovide expert-level systems administration for T2 environments, including Linux/Windows servers, virtualization, containers, and cybersecurity compliance.

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Responsibilities

• Administer Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server systems.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi and virtual machine deployment.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes) in offline/air-gapped environments.
• Apply STIGs, run ACAS vulnerability scans, manage offline antivirus (e.g., ClamAV), and resolve network access issues.
• Maintain lab infrastructure (GPU-heavy servers, NAS, Network UPS Tools).

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education / Years Of Experience

• System administration certification(s)
• 5 - 8 years experience with DoW or similar programs.
• Experience with air-gapped or classified networks.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity tools and processes.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional