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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Onyx Government Services
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Custom Software, Python (Programming Language), OnyX for Mac, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Load Balancing, Sysadmin, Data Management
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** http://onyxgovernmentservicesllc.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/MX73js5e2j

## About the Role

* Active SECRET clearance
 * US Citizen
 * Associate's or Bachelor's degree
 * DoD 8570 IAT-II (Security+ CE or equivalent)
 * 5+ years system administration, * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
 * Cloud sysadmin background
 * DoD STIG experience
 * Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

## Description

Onyx pairs subject matter and functional experts with developers to provide high quality, tailored solutions. In support of our various efforts, we have developed the Onyx Data Management Toolkit, a combination of Agile Development principles, COTS Integration, and custom software, to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions to a variety of Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement agencies., The System Administrator owns day-to-day operations of TRDM virtual machines and cloud infrastructure. Coordinates with AMC Distributed Enclave on hypervisor/guest OS matters and handles all higher-level software product administration., * Administer TRDM virtual machines and cloud infrastructure

 * Apply OS patches in accordance with DoD STIGs
 * Maintain load balancing and HA configurations; test during annual failover
 * Coordinate with AMC Distributed Enclave on hypervisor/guest OS issues
 * Schedule and facilitate monthly TRDM Configuration Control Board logistics
 * Maintain backup and recovery procedures
 * Provide monthly outage and availability metrics


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