Systems Administrator

• Stewardship of systems and network infrastructure, ensuring network systems are operating in an optimal manner
• Expanding observability to improve decision making and reduce time to resolution
• Backups of systems and regular testing of backups
• Patching and hardening systems to meet compliance requirements
• Working in tandem with our Service Desk and Site Reliability Engineering teams to provide performant, reliable, and secure services
• Continual improvement of systems performance, reliability, and compliance
• Maintenance and improvement of system documentation
• Incident response handling and root cause analysis.

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.

This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA.

Toyon is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator for this full-time position. The successful candidate will have a strong background in network and Windows Server administration; a firm understanding of NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements and implementation of technical controls; excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and the ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.

Our Systems Administration team is relied upon to empower our users with robust reliable solutions, while reducing toil, technical debt, and downtime., * 5 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field preferred
• Firm understanding of NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements
• Familiarity with one or more of the following scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Extensive experience configuring and maintaining network switches, routers, and firewalls
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and their corresponding applications
• e.g. 802.1x, vLANs, Dynamic Routing Algorithms, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Linux Server Operating Systems
• Containers and container orchestration, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.
• Expertise with Windows Server Operating Systems
• Ability to troubleshoot problems through all layers of the OSI reference model
• Self-starter with interest in expanding existing knowledge of technical systems
• Desire to eliminate manual and repetitive tasks through automation

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Linux Server Operating Systems
• NoSQL and SQL Databases
• Web servers, load balancers, and web application firewalls
• Virtual Machines, common hypervisors and their corresponding ecosystems
• Log management/aggregation platforms Splunk, Elastic Stack, etc,
• System automation/configuration management

• Competitive Industry Pay
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Dental and Vision Coverage Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Systems Administrator position is $110,000 to $145,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.