System Administrator

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$73,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a System Administrator, you will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for design, support and maintenance of IT Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours. Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource. AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers. BNH currently has an exciting career opportunity available for a System Administrator to join our team at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field plus 0-4 years of progressively relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must currently possess or commit to obtaining any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
Current US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows imaging and deployment using WDS, MDT, SCCM, including creation and maintenance of custom images.
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Linux (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Windows Server OS, and enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp ONTAP and Red Hat IdM.
Experience with Kubernetes concepts, container networking, etc.
Proficiency in managing DNS, DHCP, and network services in dynamic enterprise environments.
Skilled in scripting languages, primarily PowerShell, Bash, and Python, for automation and orchestration.
Strong understanding of virtualization (VMware vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp).
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SSH) and network security best practices.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in complex multi-platform environments.
Effective communicator with proven teamwork abilities and technical documentation skills.
Microsoft Certification for Windows Server and Windows Domain management (e.g., MCSA, MCSE).
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
VMware Certification (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP).
Citrix Certification (e.g., CCA-V, CCP-V)

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers and workstations.
Provide Tier 1/2 technical support for end-users on hardware and software, escalating complex problems as needed.
Perform routine patch management and software deployments using enterprise tools such as SCCM, WSUS and Red Hat Satellite server to ensure system security.
Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions within Active Directory and assist with the application of Group Policies.
Support the daily administration of the VMware virtual environment, including monitoring performance and assisting with maintenance tasks.
Support containerized application environments by assisting with application deployment and troubleshooting within Red Hat OpenShift platform.
Deploy standardized Windows OS images to workstations and servers using automation tools.
Utilize PowerShell and Linux shell scripts to perform routine administrative tasks and assist in automating system maintenance.
Help ensure system compliance with cybersecurity policies by applying security controls and assisting with vulnerability remediation.
Maintain and update technical documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.