System Administrator (Mid-Level) with Security ...

Overview Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. That''s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We''re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo? BlueHalo is looking for a Mid Level System Administrator. You will be a part of an integrated team as a Mid-Level System Administrator supporting high-fidelity/high resolution modeling of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The System Administrator will ensure the government''s desired technical direction is consistently implemented throughout a geographically distributed data center and extended sites. Some travel may be required. This position is at Schriever, AFB. Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities: • Serves as System Administrator Project Lead for the Huntsville Element • Serves as an IT technical representative to the government • Conducts day-to-day system administration of the hardware and software for a modeling and simulation (M&S) system • Provides hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support • Supports building, configuring, and troubleshooting software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades • Supports, diagnoses, and corrects computer, server and network system issues • Provides continuous status information to ensure customer satisfaction • Initiates customer contact, escalates to appropriate parties and resolves incidents • Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voicemail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing technical problems • Responds to technical issues as they arise • Ensures consistent technical direction and understanding between government and contractor staff • Assists in conduct of top level IT architecture trades and development • Ensures consistent architectural IT application across the M&S products • Ensures consistent IT processes, practices and documentation across the M&S system • Reports IT status to government and program managers • Performs other IT duties as assigned • Ability to present architectural design using Microsoft Tools (Visio, Project, PowerPoint, etc.) Qualifications Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited academic institution in a relevant technical discipline and Bachelor''s Degree from an accredited academic institution in a relevant technical discipline and three (3) to five (5) years of relevant technical experience * Professional hands-on experience in design and implementation of the following technologies: Windows/Linux virtualization, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware, storage technologies, Host-Base * Security System, Assured Compliance Solution and patch management solutions * Candidate must have cyber security qualifications IAW DoD 8570 standards upon employment Certifications: * Security+ or Security+ CE * Linux+ within 6 months or starting * Demonstrated experience with configuration management using Subversion, Concurrent Version System (CVS) or similar tools * Experienced providing Help Desk Support/IT Support * Experienced with cloud based computing * Experience with machine virtualization including transitioning legacy products to virtualized products * Assist in evaluation, development, and deployment of large IT system of systems architectures involving both hardware and software components * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Customer focused with a desire to ensure success * Desire to continue to learn and grow * Active DoD Secret Clearance Additional Desired Skill Sets: * Demonstrated self-starter, takes initiative, can work independently with reduced supervision * DoD or MDA Modelling & Simulation experience * Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) BMDS, MDA Objective Simulation Framework and/or Single Stimulation Framework, Flight Test, and Wargames & Exercise lab assets * Experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) * Experience with Ansible Tower or Ansible Works to include playbook creation and deployment * Certifications: * Network+, A+ * Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) * Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Windows Server 2016 * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * VMware Certified Professional * Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) * Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Essentials (GSEC) * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a relevant technical field Security Clearance Requirements: •Position requires that candidate possess, or be able to acquire an active SECRET security clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible to support this position. Max salary $$113, 800. BlueHalo offers 4 weeks of PTO, comp. time, flex time, medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement but other benefits as well. We provide employees with a comprehensive set of health care and very generous retirement benefits; one we consider superior to those offered by other companies in the industry. Leading the Transformation The BlueHalo Effect It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It''s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe. Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured. Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect! EEO Statement BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Created: 2025-11-15