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# System Administrator

- **Company:** Summit Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $127,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Log Analysis, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Virtual Environment, Juniper, Comptia Linux+, Network Server
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2532cd29b198c2d3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Virtualization tools?, * Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education).

 * Must have 3, or more, years of direct/specialized experience in a computer operations environment performing systems administration of either Windows or Linux Systems.
 * Must have experience working with virtual environments.
 * Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+).
 * Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

 * Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment using Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) Servers.
 * Have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
 * Have experience conducting log analysis to assess root cause analysis.
 * Have comprehensive knowledge of Virtualization infrastructure.
 * Have DoD networking experience with classified data networks and strong grasp of red/black concepts and IA compliance.
 * Have 1, or more, of the following certifications CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, RHCSA and knowledge in Juniper Networks.

## Description

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

 * Work closely with a team to provide high quality, innovative system administration services to the Government customer.
 * Work with a team to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions.
 * Ensure daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
 * Be responsible for ensuring system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
 * Coordinate with hardware and software vendors and participate in all vendor-required activities, such as quarterly infrastructure reviews.
 * Have a firm understanding of Windows and Linux (Rel 8) operating systems.
 * Have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders.


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