Systems Administrator
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Job description
ActioNet is looking for a System Administrator role that provides hands-on technical support in a classified environment, responsible for installing, configuring, securing, and maintaining Windows and Linux systems, networks, and associated hardware and software. This role emphasizes scripting and automation to streamline system administration tasks across mission-critical environments. The position includes building systems from bare metal, managing authentication services, performing backups, monitoring security events, troubleshooting failures across multiple sites, and ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security standards. The administrator contributes to documentation, automation, and performance optimization while supporting infrastructure-as-code tools. Strong customer engagement, communication, and the ability to prioritize workloads are essential. The role requires onsite support 90% of the time, limited travel, U.S. citizenship, and an active TS/SCI (eligible for CI Poly)., * Responsible for asset installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure
- Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications, networks, and network equipment
- Build systems from bare metal aligned with accredited baselines
- Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services
- Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate system administration tasks
- Perform security monitoring, backups, file archival, and system recovery
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues across multiple sites
- Document procedures and contribute technical content and tutorials
Requirements
- Linux and Windows scripting proficiency
- Experience with Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and Chef
- Strong understanding of security concepts and IC/DoD compliance
Preferred Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Benefits & conditions
With a 98% customer retention rate, ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years (2014-2024).Why ActioNet?At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:Commitment to Employees: A great place to work with ongoing investment in our people.Commitment to Customers: Driving and sustaining service delivery excellence.Commitment to Community: Giving back and building a better world for future generations.What's in It for You?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Recognition and Referral Programs
- Employee Assistance & Identity Theft Protection
- Equal Opportunity Statement