System Administrator

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin AFB, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to provide cybersecurity-focused systems administration, sustainment, and technical support for Windows- and Linux-based data-processing, software-development, test-support, and mission-information environments. The role supports Automation/Artificial Intelligence (A/AI) and Modeling and Simulation (ModSim) systems for the Seeker and Sensor open-air test mission, including air-gapped standalone large language model capabilities, GPU-accelerated computing, containerized applications, software libraries, automated workflows, test-support applications, and data pipelines. The administrator operates, maintains, troubleshoots, secures, patches, upgrades, and documents servers, workstations, virtualized environments, storage, network services, and associated applications. Work includes system configuration, STIG compliance and hardening, account and access management, vulnerability remediation, configuration and change management, backups and recovery, audit-log review, incident-response support, and cybersecurity documentation. The position also supports RMF processes and Authority to Operate (ATO) acquisition and maintenance, and applies Department of War cybersecurity requirements, JSIG guidance, FISMA and NIST practices, and secure DevSecOps practices. The role performs duties independently in a fast-paced environment and takes responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, and executing tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the position is onsite, with 0–10% travel. Relocation assistance is not available, and the position is not contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Over 3 years of systems administration experience.
Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field; degree requirements may be substituted with an applicable associate’s degree and additional years of relevant experience.
DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification certification, such as Security+.
Strong experience with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, or 2022 and Windows 10/11 administration.
Demonstrated experience with STIG compliance, security-controls implementation, and security incident handling per JSIG.
Experience supporting RMF processes and ATO maintenance.
Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Department of War Enterprise Networks.
Strong understanding of DoW cybersecurity and information assurance processes.
Experience with secure DevSecOps practices.
Experience with virtualization technologies, containerized applications, GPU-accelerated computing resources, and modern system monitoring tools.
Familiarity with A/AI, ModSim, or LLM systems in air-gapped environments.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity-focused systems administration, sustainment, and technical support for Windows- and Linux-based data-processing, software-development, test-support, and mission-information environments.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, patch, upgrade, and document servers, workstations, virtualized environments, storage, network services, and associated applications.
Perform system configuration, STIG compliance and security hardening, account and privilege management, access management, vulnerability scanning and remediation, configuration and change management, backup and recovery, audit-log review, incident-response support, and maintenance of cybersecurity and system documentation.
Support the administration and cybersecurity of A/AI and ModSim systems for the Seeker and Sensor open-air test mission, including air-gapped LLM capabilities, GPU-accelerated resources, containerized applications, software libraries, automated workflows, test-support applications, and data pipelines.
Perform work in accordance with applicable Department of War cybersecurity requirements, RMF controls, security implementation guidance including JSIG, configuration-management procedures, and secure DevSecOps practices.
Install new or rebuild existing physical and virtual servers, configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage in Windows and Linux environments.
Participate in the end-to-end process of obtaining an ATO and activities required to maintain that authority.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems; identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs tailored through RMF; identify malicious actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures; and recommend remediation strategies.
Apply information security policies, methods, standards, FISMA, and NIST standards and practices to organizational information systems.
Independently identify, organize, coordinate, and execute tasks necessary to accomplish assigned duties in a fast-paced environment.