Systems Administrator III

Position Title: Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Fort Rucker, AL

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret Clearance

Position Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: Competitive market rate based on experience (contact for details)

Position Description: Join a dynamic team supporting critical Army aviation missions as a Systems Administrator in Fort Rucker, AL. This 100% onsite role offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance secure IT systems in a high-impact DoD environment, ensuring operational readiness for mission-critical applications.

You will play a key role in administering Windows-based operating systems, managing Active Directory (including legacy and Azure environments), and supporting software integration on secure networks. As a liaison between stakeholders, you'll facilitate communication, coordinate upgrades, and ensure compliance with Army regulations—all while minimizing disruption to aviation maintenance and flight operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining system integrity, performing backups, recovery, and routine maintenance
• Installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting operating systems and software
• Managing software licensing, maintenance agreements, and compliance (e.g., DA Pam 738-751)
• Providing technical expertise for network support and Active Directory administration
• Scripting with PowerShell for automation, silent installations, and system management
• Coordinating software integrations on the DoWIN network and serving as primary liaison with NETCOM and customers
• Planning and executing system upgrades/patches to support Army aircraft maintenance without impacting mission readiness

This role is ideal for proactive, collaborative professionals who thrive in regulated environments and value contributing to national defense through reliable IT systems.

Required Skills/Education:

• Active Secret security clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security , CySA , CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification—or AZ-204/AZ-400—(must obtain within 3 months of hire if not current)
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in systems administration, Windows server management, or related IT roles
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, including conditional logic, registry/file operations, error handling, custom logging, and creating silent/unattended installers (MSI/MST, EXE switches)
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools like Event Viewer, ProcMon, Sysinternals, and installation logs
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive shared objectives

Desired Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of DA Pam 738-751 and DoWIN network software integration
• Familiarity with Army aviation maintenance procedures, flight requirements, and electronic logbook software (e.g., Aircraft Notebook or similar)

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