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UNIX System Administrator

JT4 and Careers
Las Vegas, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary - Essential Functions/Duties

Evaluates system specifications, installs enterprise computer systems, configures systems, establishes standards, insures hardware/software compatibility and maintains workstations and server systems focusing on the Operating system and the network.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

  • Performs the daily operational support on the computer Operating System to include system security, access, configuration, backups and restores
  • Specifies network requirements, monitors local area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and insures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters.
  • Organizes and secures directory structure and assists/trains staff members in the use of department Document Management (DM) Systems, associated databases and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures
  • Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages
  • Specifies hardware requirements and provides Computer Authorization and custodial receipt listings to track equipment configurations and identification logs
  • Serves as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contracts
  • Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments
  • Provides operational status as required
  • Uses established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution
  • Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
  • Manage and administer storage solutions including Network-Attached Storage and Storage Area Network (NAS/SAN) systems.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements - Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A bachelor's degree in associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or experience. Requires at least nine years of experience in computer system related areas of expertise and must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.

In addition, a Systems Administrator IV must possess the following qualifications:

  • Must have specific experience in the maintenance of Operating Systems and support applications, in a centralized and distributed server environment
  • Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • **Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Will be asked to make functional the initiatives established by management and will coordinate with other organizations as affected by upgrades, capabilities, policy and procedures. Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: CSAN6; JIT13; JCORP12
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