What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Applied Research Solutions?
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator to support our customer at the Air Force Research Laboratory located at Wright-Patterson AFB. The Systems Administrator will provide support the cloud-based development environment of a state-of-the-art sensor exploitation solutions for the defense and intelligence community. The Systems Administrator will be a part of a dynamic team working multiple programs for multiple defense and intelligence community end-customers.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with platform end users to resolve issues in a virtualized desktop environment
- Construct, test and install Salt Stack packages, utilize Salt to manage the VDI for both Windows and Linux
- Manage system remote access utilizing both Citrix and Guacamole
- Participate in projects that add new features or improve existing capabilities
- Construct Microsoft Windows and Linux virtual machine images that meet STIG requirements
- Participate as a key member of the DevSecOps / Cloud Services team; and
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen
- 5 years of experience in Microsoft Windows and Linux system administration
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
- Experience with Citrix
- Systems Management such as Salt, Ansible, Intune, or other tools
- Experience with Azure and other cloud platforms
- Security certification or other DODD 8570 IAM Level II Certification required
- Utilization of critical thinking and innovation skills
- Must be able to work as part of a small, fast-moving team
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
ARS is requiring that all employees present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. ARS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations ARS is able to offer.
