Systems Administrator/Engineer – II (Systems Administrator/Engineer)

Systems Administrator/Engineer – II (Systems Administrator/Engineer)

IDS is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator/Engineer II to support advanced cyber environments and enterprise infrastructure within a DoD setting. This role requires a hands-on technical expert with strong experience in systems engineering, network architecture, virtualization, and automation.

About idsinternational

Why IDS?

IDS delivers innovative, mission-focused solutions that support national security and critical operations. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with real-world operational insight to solve complex challenges across the defense and public sectors. At IDS, you’ll work on impactful programs in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

ICS/SCADA systems

IoT devices

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex environments spanning physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems.
• Design, configure, and maintain
• enterprise network and system architectures Deploy and support routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, Active Directory, VLANs, and SANs Perform system provisioning, imaging, automation, and orchestration Manage and maintain virtualized and bare-metal environments Support infrastructure monitoring and performance optimization
• Engineer and administer
• Windows and Linux server environments Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors Support integration of emerging technologies including IoT, ICS/SCADA, RF devices, and camera systems
• Core services (DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs)
• VMware, KVM, Xen

Requirements

• Muscatatuck, Indiana
• Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Certifications
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II requirements
• (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, etc.)
• 7 years of experience
• Cyber SME, Cyber Architect, Systems Administrator/Engineer, or similar role
• Network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls)
• Tools such as
• Ansible, Python, and other open-source platforms
• Cloud, physical, and virtual infrastructure environments
• Infrastructure monitoring and performance tuning
• Windows Enterprise and Linux system administration
• Cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
• RF technologies and sensor systems
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Preferred

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Experience in complex, mission-driven environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills Experience supporting cyber range or lab environments
• (preferred)
• Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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