Systems Administrator - TS/SCI - RPA SOC CA

TENAX Technologies•March Air Reserve Base, CA

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

TENAX Technologies is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Air National Guard (ANG) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Special Operations Center (RPA-SOC). This hands-on technical position supports mission-critical IT infrastructure used in 24/7/365 RPA operations in a secure facility. The administrator works with physical and virtual servers, VMware, Active Directory, enterprise storage, Windows systems, backups, patching, cybersecurity requirements, and specialized mission systems. The role involves troubleshooting complex systems, working with customers and technical teams, and taking ownership of issues from identification through resolution. This is a full-time, on-site position. Depending on the assigned shift and mission requirements, schedules may include day, evening, or night shifts and 10-hour or 12-hour shifts. Work is primarily in an office and technical environment and may occasionally require lifting equipment weighing up to approximately 30 pounds. The stated annual salary range is $70,000–$85,000; starting salary is based on experience, certifications, technical background, and qualifications. Most qualified candidates can expect $70,000–$80,000, with compensation toward the upper end available for candidates with advanced certifications, extensive experience, or highly relevant expertise. Candidates must have an active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI access and a current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.

Requirements

3–5+ years of Systems Administration or related IT experience preferred.
Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows workstations.
Experience with Active Directory administration.
Experience working in VMware or other virtualized server environments.
Experience with servers, storage/SAN technologies, backups, software installation, and patching.
Working knowledge of computer networking and network-connected systems.
Understanding of cybersecurity practices and maintaining secure IT environments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical personnel, users, military leadership, and Government customers.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI access.
Current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience or certifications in VMware vSphere, ESXi, or vCenter.
Experience or certifications in Microsoft Windows Server.
Experience or certifications in Active Directory or Group Policy.
Experience or certifications in SAN and enterprise storage.
Experience or certifications in Dell server and storage hardware.
Experience or certifications in backup and recovery solutions.
Experience or certifications in ACAS or vulnerability management.
Experience or certifications in STIG implementation and remediation.
Experience or certifications in network administration and troubleshooting.
Experience or certifications in video encoding/decoding systems.
CCNA.
VMware VCTA or VCP.
Microsoft Administrator certifications.
CompTIA Server+.
Other relevant systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity certifications.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, storage systems, and software supporting RPA operations.
Perform Active Directory administration, including user accounts, permissions, Group Policy, and related Windows services.
Administer and troubleshoot VMware virtualized environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual servers.
Maintain SAN/storage, backups, data retention, and system recovery capabilities.
Troubleshoot server, workstation, hardware, software, network, storage, and application issues.
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain physical and virtual systems.
Perform system backups and maintain configurations for critical equipment.
Support STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, IAVA requirements, patching, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Troubleshoot Dell and other commercial server, workstation, and storage hardware.
Support specialized video encoding, decoding, recording, and communications systems.
Configure and maintain systems to meet security baselines and operational requirements.
Work with military personnel, Government customers, engineers, and other technical staff to troubleshoot issues and maintain mission availability.