System Administrator

JOB TITLE : System Administrator

LOCATION : Sunnyvale, CA

PAY RATE : $110 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance : TS / SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph required

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Manage and maintain Linux / Unix servers in a high-security aerospace environment.

Implement and automate system administration tasks using shell scripting and Ansible.

Perform vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security compliance per NISPOM and RMF standards.

Coordinate hardware repairs, software installations, and patch management for servers and workstations.

Administer virtual machines with VMware ESXi and manage NAS / SAN storage environments.

Support end-user authentication and access management in mixed Linux environments (NIS / SSSD).

Document procedures and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) for all systems.

Work on cutting-edge aerospace projects requiring TS / SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Requirements :

TS / SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph required

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within 60 days of employment)

Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems

Install operating system security patches and firmware updates

Create and manage security groups

Coordinate hardware repair activities

Diagnose and resolve hardware / software issues

Create scripts to automate system administration tasks

Create and edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Desired Skills :

Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6 9

Administer virtual machines with VMWare ESXi

Perform routine server / workstation patching per guidelines

Automation experience using shell scripting and Ansible

Install and configure servers and associated hardware / software applications

Manage servers in a disconnected environment

Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management tools such as Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS)

Backup and disaster recovery implementation for Linux systems

Knowledge of NISPOM, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and STIG requirements

Manage Linux systems with NAS / SAN attached storage; troubleshoot storage issues

Implement and manage end-user authentication in mixed environments (NIS & SSSD preferred)

Previous experience with Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC systems

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords : aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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