JOB TITLE: System Administrator 4
LOCATION: Herndon, VA
PAY RATE: $98.50/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier

• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

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: 

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, VMs, networks, and data storage.

• Lead and mentor the IT systems team, assign tasks, ensure best practices, and promote professional development.

• Provide advanced technical support, ensuring high performance, security, and availability of IT systems.

• Manage IT projects such as system upgrades, network improvements, and technology integrations, delivering on schedule.

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Requirements:

• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

• Typically requires advanced technical education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree).

• 9+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., PhD + 4 years, Master’s + 7 years, or 13 years’ related work experience).

• Current Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).

• System Administration experience with Linux/Unix or Windows platforms.

• 5+ years troubleshooting complex network issues.

• 5+ years communicating technical information to customer representatives in various forums, both written and verbal.

• Extensive experience with RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows servers, including installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.

• Proven skills in managing, optimizing, and securing server environments for high availability, performance, and scalability.

• Proficiency with virtualization, automation, and patch management across platforms to create integrated IT infrastructures.

• In-depth knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Expertise in system hardening by applying STIGs to mitigate vulnerabilities and comply with military and federal cybersecurity requirements.

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

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:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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

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