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# System Administrator Lead

- **Company:** Aegis Aerospace, Inc.
- **Location:** Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9045786/system-administrator-lead

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. Citizen
 * Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for upgrade to TS
 * Must have 10, or more, years of general full-time work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education)
 * Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
 * Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management/ leadership role
 * Must have a current DoW 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification)

Desired Qualifications:

 * Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Linux Systems Administration
 * Experience with virtualization solutions (VMware, OpenShift, etc.)
 * Active DoW Top Secret/ SCI clearance

## Description

The System Administrator Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

Provide Tier III IT Operations and Maintenance support:

 * Specialize in the administration and operations of Linux and Microsoft environments
 * Perform Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other general IT tasks as required to ensure continuous performance and ATO
 * Manage system configuration and operation of servers
 * Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems
 * Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities
 * Perform administration operations and maintenance activities of hardware and software
 * Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues
 * Perform and maintain DoD Information System Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance with routine patching for updates released by vendors
 * Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of all configuration changes to systems, patches and anti-virus software updates
 * Perform system analysis for virtual service health status to include resource utilization and performance requirements to ensure optimal performance of systems
 * Perform routine scans and anti-virus software updates on all systems
 * Perform system automation activities with utilizing scripting tools/languages
 * Provide System Administration support for IT related meetings and configuration change board reviews


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