Cyber Systems Administrator (Level 2 or 3)

Support mission-critical distributed training environments-enabling the U.S. Air Force's Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) network to deliver large-scale, high-fidelity combat training in a global virtual battlespace. A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Monitor and maintain health of critical network infrastructure and enterprise systems supporting Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
• Perform daily operations support including system maintenance, patching, updates, and ticket resolution.
• Conduct incident response activities including troubleshooting, escalation, communication, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to review, prioritize, and execute engineering and operational support tasks.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance efforts by assisting with system security assessments and validation activities.
• Implement process improvements and system optimizations in coordination with program leadership.
• Administer enterprise environments leveraging virtualization, patch management, and endpoint management tools.
• Analyze system performance, logs, and monitoring data to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain and support Windows-based server and desktop environments within large-scale infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation and system administration tasks.
• Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes.
• Support large-scale distributed environments in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Modeling & Simulation, Physics, Math, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering)
• Level 2: 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in lieu of experience
• Level 3: 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR
• Must possess or obtain within 6 months a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent)
• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), including application packaging, deployment, patch management, OS imaging, and compliance baselines
• Experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), including configuration, synchronization, and enterprise patch management integration
• Experience administering VMware vSphere/ESXi environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring
• Strong experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022/2025) and Windows 11 environments
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy (GPOs), and file/print services
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash
• Experience with system monitoring tools and log analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and develop effective solutions
• Strong documentation skills with ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
• Ability to work in fast-paced, large-scale enterprise environments
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required, * Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), including certificate lifecycle management
• Experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience administering Microsoft Exchange (on-premises or hybrid environments), including mail flow and high availability
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows across Windows and Linux environments
• Experience supporting large-scale DoD or mission-critical distributed systems

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Flexible PTO & Work Schedule Education & Certification Reimbursement Support for Military Leave Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners. 35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions. Employee Advocacy + Benefits Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.