Lead, System Administrator

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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