Systems Administrator, Journeyman

ASM Research • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Administers enterprise systems hosting applications and services that support mission-critical operations. This journeyman-level team member balances day-to-day support with small-scale design and improvement projects spanning server builds, virtualization, troubleshooting, and security controls in a secure federal environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in information technology, systems administration, or a related IT field.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• CompTIA A+.
• Experience contributing to infrastructure design or modernization efforts, such as new clusters, storage integrations, or cloud extensions.
• Background mentoring junior administrators and participating in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and/or Linux server environments, including system builds, patching, performance tuning, and backup operations.
• Troubleshoot end-to-end issues involving operating systems, network connectivity, and application dependencies using logs and monitoring tools.
• Maintain virtualization platforms, including virtual machine provisioning, resource allocation, and template management.
• Use scripting or automation tools to streamline routine administration tasks and configuration changes.
• Implement and monitor security controls such as hardening baselines, access controls, and audit logging.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents and participate in system upgrades, new deployments, and automation initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level