Beyond New Horizons · 9 hours ago
System Administrator Supervisor
Arnold AFB, TN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. As a System Administrator Supervisor, you will be responsible for the design, support, and maintenance of Data IT Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Primary role as the System Administer Lead is responsibility for the design, build, and administration of AEDC Test IT systems in support of AEDC mission areas
Lead and mentor a team of IT staff, managing performance, expectations, and goals
Track employee progress toward established goals and provide constructive input to annual performance reviews for members of the group
Interface with test customers (Air Force, civilians and consultants), and other BNH managers and engineers to ensure group objectives are being met
Monitor individual assignments and performance (technical, schedule, and cost) on specific tasks, and monitor job hours for project/task(s) reporting to leadership as requested
Monitor system performance, manage patching, and remediate vulnerabilities using enterprise tools like SCCM and WSUS
Manage vendor relationship: Coordinate with third-party vendors, and manage contracts related to IT systems and services
Oversee backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system resilience
Enforce and audit cybersecurity controls, system security baselines, and access controls in compliance with DoD standards
Harden systems by managing Active Directory (GPOs, security policies) and securing network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and the ISSM to design scalable system improvements and ensure cybersecurity compliance
Administer Windows Server environments, core network services (DNS, DHCP), and support virtualization platforms like VMware and Hyper-V
Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and procedures while staying current with emerging technologies
Other duties as assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT-related field with at least 8 years of progressively relevant experience in IT
High School Degree or equivalent with at least 12 years of progressively relevant experience in IT related field
Must currently possess or be able to obtain within six months any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC
Preferred
Extensive experience with Windows imaging and deployment using WDS, MDT, SCCM, including creation and maintenance of custom Windows images
Deep expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Windows Server OS, and enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp ONTAP and Red Hat IdM
Proficiency in managing DNS, DHCP, and network services in dynamic enterprise environments
Skilled in scripting languages, PowerShell, Bash, and Python, for automation and orchestration
Experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp) and container orchestration platforms like OpenShift
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (MCSA, MCSE or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator), Red Hat Certified System Administrator/Engineer (RHCSA/RHCE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Associate/Professional
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in complex multi-platform environments
Effective communicator with proven teamwork abilities and technical documentation skills
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Company
Beyond New Horizons
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture led by Engineering Research and Consulting (ERC) now doing business as Astrion Group (Astrion), in partnership with Fluor Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase