Senior Systems Administrator

Torch Technologies is seeking a to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, senior-level professional who will be responsible for provisioning, maintaining, patching, and securing both Windows and Linux-based systems. This position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) Research and Development (R&D) mission.

As a your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive software assessments.
• Provisioning virtual machines.
• Implementing critical security configurations.
• Troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Ensuring robust compliance with DoW security standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or 5 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree).

• 7-10 years of experience in systems administration, systems engineering, or a closely related role with progressively increasing responsibility.

• Active IAT level II or higher certification (or equivalent DoW 8570/8140 Baseline Certification).

• Experience provisioning and managing Virtual Machines (VMs).

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Strong individual troubleshooting, diagnostics, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience patching systems and managing vulnerability remediation workflows.

• Professional experience conducting software assessments and evaluations.

• Understanding of system registry configurations (registry configs).

• Proven experience implementing and compliance-testing with DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST SP 800-series security controls.

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Active Secret clearance (required to start) and the ability to maintain a DoW Clearance.

• Previous experience supporting DoW network and systems environments.

• Advanced relevant technical or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE).

M-F; 8-5 Onsite No No No

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Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!