Systems Administrator

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time System Administrator to support the Hangar18 Lab Integration effort at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located at Wright-Patterson AFB. The System Administrator (SA) will be primarily responsible for deployment and configuration of networking and computing hardware inside of the laboratory environments along with Help Desk tasks and assisting with security configurations. The SA will assist with multiple aspects of the lab integration effort of Hangar18.

Responsibilities include:

• Deployment and configuration of laboratory-specific network and computing hardware (switches, network drops, portal/gateway computers, local network storage, etc.)
• Work with developers to resolve issues in a multi-lab and hybrid environment
• Construct, test and install both Windows and Linux workstations that meet STIG requirements
• Participate in projects that add new features or improve existing capabilities
• Participate as a key member of the Hangar18 Lab Integration
• Assist software engineers with deployment and configuration of general and specific software tooling to aid in connecting and data transfer between laboratories
• Utilize Hangar 18 productivity resources, including Jira, Confluence, Slack, and a Gitlab-based CI/CD pipeline
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Windows and Linux system administration
• Experience with DOD and Air Force networks and programs
• Experience with Azure and other cloud platforms
• Security+ certification or other DODD 8570 IAM Level II Certification required
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Utilization of critical thinking and innovation skills
• Must be able to work as part of a small, fast-moving team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)