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# Tools & Techniques Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Apogee, Inc.
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Windows Servers, Security Software, Virtual Machines, VMware VSphere, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1eb80d12978b0f3ec608272daf75b86a/eaa

## About the Role

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education / Years of Experience:

 * System administration certification(s)
 * 5 - 8 years experience with DoW or similar programs.
 * Experience with air-gapped or classified networks.
 * Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity tools and processes.

## Description

Apogee Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Tools & Techniques Systems Administrator to provide expert-level systems administration for T2 environments, including Linux/Windows servers, virtualization, containers, and cybersecurity compliance.
****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** Responsibilities:

 * Administer Linux (Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server systems.
 * Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi and virtual machine deployment.
 * Deploy and manage containerized applications (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes) in offline/air-gapped environments.
 * Apply STIGs, run ACAS vulnerability scans, manage offline antivirus (e.g., ClamAV), and resolve network access issues.
 * Maintain lab infrastructure (GPU-heavy servers, NAS, Network UPS Tools).


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