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Trident · 21 hours ago

Senior IT Systems Administrator

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Trident is a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics and processing systems. The Senior IT Systems Administrator will support Trident’s C4I product infrastructure for Department of Defense customers, focusing on Linux and Windows OS administration, security settings, and system maintenance.

ComputerConsumer ElectronicsCRMInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and administer user accounts, perform server subsystem configuration, install software, perform backups, configuration management and general system maintenance

Install, configure, and administer computer equipment, operating systems, and software to provide a robust and secure infrastructure that supports the C4I products

Support the operations and maintenance of Linux systems (Debian-based) and Windows systems to maintain operational availability and a strong security posture through system configuration and patching maintenance

Apply thorough diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions on the operational server infrastructure

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all troubleshooting procedures

Continuously evaluate, document, and implement all aspects of the supporting infrastructure, including weekly audits, patches and updates, establishing user accounts, updating hardware, software, maintenance logs, etc

Document information regarding proposed changes to the hardware, software, and firmware components of the system operating environment(s)

Identify and develop new means and methods to support the deployment and operational use of one or more of Trident’s C4I products

Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Linux administrationWindows administrationVMWare ESXiSecurity+ CertificationTCP/IP troubleshootingCUI data handlingAntivirus managementDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) and 6 years of related experience OR graduate degree and 4 years of experience OR 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security+ Certification

Debian/Ubuntu and Windows Server/Workstation administration experience in a DoD or similarly regulated environment

Familiarity with OS and software configuration and deployment tools (i.e. Git, CI/CD pipeline, etc.)

Hands-on VMWare ESXi (or Azure/AWS EC2) provisioning, snapshot, and patching experience

Experience with TCP/IP, DHCP, and NTP troubleshooting

Familiar with CUI data handling and DoD patch-management cycles

Experience with Antivirus and endpoint-protection management

Ability to obtain a US government Secret security clearance which requires US citizenship

Preferred

Familiarity with CUI requirements for unclassified IT systems is preferred

Benefits

Health benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life with AD&D

Short term disability

Long term disability

Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) (including company match)

Tuition reimbursement

Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)

Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Company

Trident

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of proven space flight units, power & processing systems, command and control solutions and atmospheric and airborne sensors.

Founded in 1985

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees