Description:
Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, senior-level professional who will be responsible for provisioning, maintaining, patching, and securing both Windows and Linux-based systems. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) Research and Development (R&D) mission.
As a Senior Systems Administrator your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting comprehensive software assessments.
- Provisioning virtual machines.
- Implementing critical security configurations.
- Troubleshooting complex system issues.
- Ensuring robust compliance with DoW security standards.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or 5 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
- 7–10 years of experience in systems administration, systems engineering, or a closely related role with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Active IAT level II or higher certification (or equivalent DoW 8570/8140 Baseline Certification).
- Experience provisioning and managing Virtual Machines (VMs).
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Strong individual troubleshooting, diagnostics, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience patching systems and managing vulnerability remediation workflows.
- Professional experience conducting software assessments and evaluations.
- Understanding of system registry configurations (registry configs).
- Proven experience implementing and compliance-testing with DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST SP 800-series security controls.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Active Secret clearance (required to start) and the ability to maintain a DoW Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting DoW network and systems environments.
- Advanced relevant technical or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE).