System Administrator

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a talented System Administrator to join a well-established and growing team in the Sensors Test, Analysis, Requirements and Simulations (STARS) Lab that supports the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems and associated models and simulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will perform network system administration activities to support daily operation, network integration, installation of cables/equipment, and management and maintenance of STARS Infrastructure for multiple networks.
• Common tasks include the system administration of the lab’s infrastructure system environments to include RHEL OS, Windows OS, storage system, software license maintenance, cyber-security maintenance, workstation setup, troubleshooting issues, configuration management, and support of data management.
• The selected candidate will also support infrastructure system environment services such as the domain controllers, group policy, active directory and account management for Linux systems and Windows systems.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for generating and maintaining documentation fulfilling the configuration management and cyber-security requirements.
• The selected candidate will have an opportunity to learn to perform/support system administration activities for several missile defense radar Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) systems.
• The selected candidate will work in a highly dynamic environment that promotes team interaction, collaboration, and the development of creative solutions to challenging problems.

Required Skills / Experience:

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an Associate Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 6 years related systems administration experience.
• DoW 8570 IAT Level 2 Computing Environment (CE) Certification in an approved either Windows or Linux discipline required and must be maintained.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification required and must be maintained.
• Working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with software installations and license maintenance.
• Experience with networking and configuring network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and independently.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio applications.
• Candidate must currently possess a DoW SECRET clearance.

Candidates with the following experience are preferred:

• Experience with Dell Storage system management.
• Experience implementing cyber-security requirements.
• Experience with Virtual applications.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5 

Work Location: Customer- site.

Travel: Yes,0-10% 

Relocation Assistance Available: No  

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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