Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is actively seeking a Systems Administrator responsible for leading the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of a wide range of training solutions for a 5th generation fixed-wing fighter program across joint Air Force, Navy, and USMC and foreign partner fielding sites. ?The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux and Windows system administration, and a proven ability to manage and maintain secure, mission-critical systems. This position requires a proactive individual who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. 

Responsibilities: 

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems to ensure high availability and performance. 
• Implement and manage system automation using Ansible for configuration management and deployment tasks. 
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches and updates in accordance with DoD security policies. 
• Perform system backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. 
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides). 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments. 
• Utilize ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) to perform scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability and compliance scans of IT assets. 
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures. 
• Support the coordination of SIL activities, to include coordination of system demonstrations. 
• Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed. 
• Support various other Joint USN/USMC/USAF programs as needed.