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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