Job Description

Job Title: Linux Principal Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance

Job Type : Full-Time, On-site

Location: Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM

Clearance Required: Position requires an active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Certifications Required : DoD 8570/8140 Certification in a primary OS (Linux), IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE)

Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only.  Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Overview : MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is seeking a Linux Principal Systems Administrator to support the Defense Systems sector at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The selected candidate will manage and maintain Linux systems within a classified network environment, ensuring secure, reliable operations in support of critical Engineering missions.

About the company : Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields.  As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform as a Linux System Administrator for a classified network.
• Manage and maintain secure, minimally interrupted operations of Linux servers and workstations.
• Install, harden, and patch Linux operating systems.
• Develop presentations and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, network administrators, security teams, and software and hardware engineers.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work after hours and on weekends as needed to support operational requirements.
• Travel occasionally to other customer sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 3 months of start date.
• Must possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance and be able to maintain it.
• Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Experience managing Linux OS in a VMware environment.
• Experience working with domain architectures, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to ethical practices, innovation, and excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Expertise:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems or related field.
• VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience.
• Experience managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy Management, MS SQL, and WSUS.
• Experience with servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of security vulnerability remediation, including hardening Linux and RedHat systems.
• Basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking.
• Proficiency with SharePoint for documentation purposes.
• DoD 8570/8140 Certification in a primary OS (Linux).

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off. 

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. (“MILVETS”) uses JazzHR Talent Fit AI to assist in candidate evaluation. This tool leverages artificial intelligence to generate insights but does not make autonomous hiring decisions . All employment decisions are made solely by MILVETS’ recruitment and management teams.

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