Lead, System Administrator
Palm Bay, Florida
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Job Title: Lead, System Administrator
Job Code: 15967
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated DevOps System/Network Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of both Windows, Linux, and network system infrastructures. This role involves a blend of network management, software engineering tool process support, consistent system patching, robust system hardening, and system/software deployment automation.
Essential Functions:
- Administer and support daily operations of Atlassian software tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Femap, MATLAB, Windows & Linux servers, and Cisco networking devices while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability
- Manage network configurations to optimize performance and ensure security compliance
- Implement regular system updates and patches, minimizing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance with industry standards
- Harden systems by configuring and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure
- Develop and maintain scripts and Microsoft tools for deployment automation, striving for increased efficiency in our operational processes
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions
- Communicate complex technical issues and strategies to management and non- technical stakeholders
- Support limited offsite travel, overtime work, and move equipment up to 20 pounds
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
- Active US TS/SCI security clearance and willing to submit to a CI Polygraph if required
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience supporting LINUX (RedHat REL 7/8, Centos, Ubuntu)
- CCNA/CCNP and/or 3 years of experience managing Cisco routers and switches at the enterprise level
- Strong knowledge of managing Cisco Networking devices (routers, Switches), Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices
- Experience supporting software engineering DevOps environment
- Experience with VMware or similar virtualization software
- Experience with ansible
- Experience with Commvault or similar backup system software
- Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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