What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at The Structures Company?
JOB TITLE: System AdministratorLOCATION: Sunnyvale, CAPAY RATE: $110/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.Job Details: Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph requiredIndustry: Aerospace / Defense / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Qualifying Questions:Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?Summary: Manage and maintain Linux/Unix servers in a high-security aerospace environment.Implement and automate system administration tasks using shell scripting and Ansible.Perform vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security compliance per NISPOM and RMF standards.Coordinate hardware repairs, software installations, and patch management for servers and workstations.Administer virtual machines with VMware ESXi and manage NAS/SAN storage environments.Support end-user authentication and access management in mixed Linux environments (NIS/SSSD).Document procedures and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) for all systems.Work on cutting-edge aerospace projects requiring TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.Requirements: TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph requiredCompTIA Security or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within 60 days of employment)Experience with Linux or Unix operating systemsInstall operating system security patches and firmware updatesCreate and manage security groupsCoordinate hardware repair activitiesDiagnose and resolve hardware/software issuesCreate scripts to automate system administration tasksCreate and edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentationMust be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).Ability to lift up to 30 poundsDesired Skills:Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6–9Administer virtual machines with VMWare ESXiPerform routine server/workstation patching per guidelinesAutomation experience using shell scripting and AnsibleInstall and configure servers and associated hardware/software applicationsManage servers in a disconnected environmentExperience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management tools such as Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS)Backup and disaster recovery implementation for Linux systemsKnowledge of NISPOM, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and STIG requirementsManage Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; troubleshoot storage issuesImplement and manage end-user authentication in mixed environments (NIS & SSSD preferred)Previous experience with Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC systemsAbout Us:The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.Eligibility Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today! #vij
Salary : $110