Systems Administrator III

Posting Summary:

Mission Multiplier is looking for a Systems Administrator III to provide senior-level systems administration support for the IMPACT project at MSFC on our NASA AEGIS engagement. This position provides core support services for operating systems and administration tools for the Impact team at NSSTC in Huntsville, Alabama and applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Tasks include operating system upgrades and maintenance, patching/vulnerability corrective activities, server-side networking (VPN and Remote Desktop), permissions setting (NTFS, groups, shares), instance patching, server backups (physical and virtual servers), and maintaining security plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support of IMPACT project requirements with cloud and on-prem operating systems.
• Administration of Linux and/or Windows server instances.
• Provide support where needed on upcoming IMPACT projects, usually on site (at NSSTC facility).
• Systems support and after-hours level three trouble ticket support when required.
• Understanding and use of server patching tools for compliance.
• Installs, configures, and maintains operating system (OS) workstations and servers, including virtual, cloud, and web servers, in support of business processing requirements.
• Performs software installations and upgrades to OS and layered software packages.
• Schedules installations and upgrades with established IT policies and procedures.
• Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Ensures workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
• Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Supports media management through internal methods and procedures or through offsite storage and retrieval services.
• Develops and promotes standard operating procedures.
• Conducts routine hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configuration guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S./B.A. in IT or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust security clearance.
• Knowledge/experience in system administration of Linux and/or Windows-based servers.
• Experience in Operating System (OS) patching and hardening Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecture and implementation.
• Ability to automate processes by writing code using Terraform or a similar product.
• Understanding of multi-cloud concepts.
• Ability to interact with other team members.

Additional Details:

• None

ABOUT MISSION MULTIPLIER

Mission Multiplier is a HUBZone certified small business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. We multiply the impact that clients can make against their mission objectives by providing cybersecurity subject matter expertise and thought leadership. Our goal is to multiply the successes that our clients achieve against their respective missions, while simultaneously enabling the missions of our employees - with the end result of securing and enriching the communities we serve - through the delivery of innovative cybersecurity solutions.

EEO STATEMENT

Mission Multiplier is community-focused first and commits to being an EEO employer. Because of this we do not and will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require an accommodation, please email our Human Resources department at hr@missionmultiplier.com.

BENEFITS

Mission Multiplier offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Secondary/GAP Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k (w/ employer match) after six (6) months of continuous service

Mission Multiplier is committed to doing our due diligence in the job application process. Job applicants should be aware that background checks might be performed in order to receive subsequent employment with the company. 

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000