System Administrator Lead with Security Clearance

Position Title: System Administrator Lead Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position Clearance Required: DoW Secret clearance with eligibility for upgrade to TS Work Schedule: Day shift Travel: Up to 10% of the time IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING * This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and is not an entry-level or clearance-sponsoring role. * Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered. Applications that do not follow the instructions below will be automatically disqualified. * Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered. * Clearance level must be clearly listed on the resume. * Resumes must be submitted in month/year format. * Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply. Description of Duties: The System Administrator Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: Provide Tier III IT Operations and Maintenance support: * Specialize in the administration and operations of Linux and Microsoft environments * Perform Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other general IT tasks as required to ensure continuous performance and ATO * Manage system configuration and operation of servers * Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems * Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities * Perform administration operations and maintenance activities of hardware and software * Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues * Perform and maintain DoD Information System Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance with routine patching for updates released by vendors * Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of all configuration changes to systems, patches and anti-virus software updates * Perform system analysis for virtual service health status to include resource utilization and performance requirements to ensure optimal performance of systems * Perform routine scans and anti-virus software updates on all systems * Perform system automation activities with utilizing scripting tools/languages * Provide System Administration support for IT related meetings and configuration change board reviews Minimum Qualifications: * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for upgrade to TS * Must have 10, or more, years of general full-time work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education) * Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience * Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management/ leadership role * Must have a current DoW 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification) Desired Qualifications: * Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Linux Systems Administration * Experience with virtualization solutions (VMware, OpenShift, etc.) * Active DoW Top Secret/ SCI clearance Compensation: Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications. Application Instructions: * Resumes must be submitted in month/year format with clearance level clearly listed to be considered. * Candidates must be fully truthful in their application and resume. Dishonesty, omission of required information, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. * Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered. * Applications are reviewed for compliance prior to technical qualification. Submissions that do not meet the stated requirements or instructions will not be reviewed. About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.