System Administrator at The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: System Administrator LOCATION: Sunnyvale CA PAY 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 required Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier Openings 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 required CompTIA Security or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within 60 days of employment) Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems Install operating system security patches and firmware updates Create and manage security groups Coordinate hardware repair activities Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues Create scripts to automate system administration tasks Create and edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR). Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Desired Skills: Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6 9 Administer virtual machines with VMWare ESXi Perform routine server/workstation patching per guidelines Automation experience using shell scripting and Ansible Install and configure servers and associated hardware/software applications Manage servers in a disconnected environment Experience 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 systems Knowledge of NISPOM Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG requirements Manage Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; troubleshoot storage issues Implement and manage end-user authentication in mixed environments (NIS & SSSD preferred) Previous experience with Solaris AIX POWER SPARC systems About 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 defense Take your career to new heights-apply today! #vij Key Skills Active Directory,VMware,Computer Networking,Microsoft Windows Server,Solaris,Windows,Linux,SAN,Shell Scripting,System Administration,Dns,CentOS Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1