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Systems Administrator

Life Cycle Engineering
Ridgecrest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Position Summary:

As Systems Administrator, you will provide support to Digital Information Technology and Cyber Network Infrastructure for Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) located in China Lake and Point Mugu, California. This position is 100% at Government location.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen with DoD Top Secret security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
  • Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
  • Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
  • Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
  • May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data
  • communications hardware and software
  • Ensure communications and information integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing security controls in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Perform backups of system-level, user-level, and security related information.
  • Test integrity of backup and restoration procedures in accordance with defined policies.
  • Provide input in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories.
  • Perform STIG reviews on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and provide a report of non-compliant STIGS to the Government POC.
  • Conduct monthly maintenance on system assets.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
  • CompTIA Security or equivalent certification
  • At least 5 years' experience in systems administration
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Windows Desktop administration and security configurations experience
  • Basic understanding of server and other domain services administration
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting network and domain services
    • Log reviews
    • Security configuration and modification
    • Compliance administration
    • Reviewing system scans and mitigating findings
  • Ability to follow IT Service Management (e.g. ticketing) and Configuration Management processes and policies.
Physical Demands and Expectations:

  • Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
  • Ability to speak, read, hear, and write with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com.

Mission

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
  • Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  • Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
  • Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
  • Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
  • Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
  • Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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