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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Administrator - CyberArk PAM - **Company:** UNITECH CONSULTING, L.L.C. - **Location:** Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Log Analysis, Release Management, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Cyberark, Information Technology, Nutanix - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17790253?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17790253%2FSenior-System-Administrator-Cyberark-Pam-South-Dakota-Ellsworth-Air-Force-Base ## About the Role Position mission: Provide senior-level infrastructure and systems sustainment for FMWorkFlow, its Windows/Linux environment, Active Directory, Nutanix virtualization, development/test infrastructure, and associated enterprise services. The labor category may support more than one functional assignment. Identify whether each candidate is strongest in FMWF infrastructure/Nutanix or CyberArk PAM sustainment. Do not require every candidate to possess expert-level experience in both areas. Position mission: Provide senior-level infrastructure and systems sustainment for FMWorkFlow, its Windows/Linux environment, Active Directory, Nutanix virtualization, development/test infrastructure, and associated enterprise services. The labor category may support more than one functional assignment. Identify whether each candidate is strongest in FMWF infrastructure/Nutanix or CyberArk PAM sustainment. Do not require every candidate to possess expert-level experience in both areas., + CISSP (or Associate) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional + GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certification + CCISO - Certified Chief Information Security Officer ## Description Core duties: * Perform infrastructure performance analysis, root-cause analysis, and capacity planning. * Administer Windows and Linux systems. * Configure and maintain service accounts and Active Directory components. * Engineer and sustain Nutanix virtualization infrastructure. * Implement and validate patches and security directives, including IAVAs, TCNOs, and NOTAMs. * Maintain infrastructure configuration baselines. * Conduct advanced diagnostics and log analysis. * Support routine and emergency corrective maintenance. * Validate system performance following corrective actions and configuration changes. * Support backup, recovery, resilience, and COOP activities. * Maintain controlled development and test infrastructure. * Validate patches, updates, and system changes before production release. * Support commercial test/development internet operation, troubleshooting, static-IP configuration, and applicable STIG compliance when assigned. * Produce or update system configuration, change, test, recovery, and operating documentation. * CyberArk digital vaults * Session managers * CyberArk policy components * Privileged-account onboarding * Credential rotation * Session monitoring * Application and system integration with PAM * Review of privileged-activity logs and session recordings * PAM-related Tier III diagnostics, log analysis, debugging, and incident support MANDATORY SECURITY COMPLIANCE (DoD 8570 / DoD 8140) To be eligible for technical review and corporate submittal to the Air Force Contracting Officer, candidates MUST meet the requirements of OPTION A or OPTION B below. Applications failing to demonstrate at least one pathway will be automatically archived. * OPTION A (8570): Candidate must hold ONE active, verifiable commercial certification from the approved DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II list below. Please include your certification number and expiration date directly on your resume draft: + CGRC - Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (formerly CAP), Candidate must hold a relevant higher-education degree (Master's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or Information Technology) AND demonstrate clear, hands-on professional experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, updating control implementation records, or maintaining vulnerability tracking logs within structured environments. Requirements: * Personally administered Windows and Linux production systems. * Active Directory and service-account administration. * Nutanix administration or engineering for the infrastructure assignment. * CyberArk administration for the PAM assignment. * Patch testing and production deployment under formal change control. * Use of logs, performance data, and technical diagnostics to isolate root causes. * Backup, restoration, recovery, or COOP support. * Work in a controlled development/test environment that mirrors or supports production. * Experience maintaining mission-critical systems with availability and configuration-integrity requirements. Access requirement: This position is expected to require root or privileged access. The candidate must be able to obtain favorable trustworthiness., * Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. * No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. * Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.Msg & data rates may apply. * OPT out at any time by texting "Stop". ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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