Senior Systems Administrator - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-31
Chesapeake Technology International
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Camp Smith
Hawaii
96861
United States

Who we are

CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator to join our IT department and help drive innovation across our mission-critical programs.

As a Senior System Administrator at CTI, youll be responsible for managing and supporting our advanced software and systems infrastructure. Youll work alongside a team of experts to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our systems across multiple sites. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee asset procurement, installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware/software infrastructure
  • Configure and manage Windows and Linux operating systems, commercial/government applications, IP networks, and switches
  • Implement and maintain DoD and IC standard distributed authentication services
  • Build systems from bare metal aligned with accredited baselines
  • Ensure compliance with company and government IT policies
  • Conduct regular security monitoring and intrusion detection
  • Perform daily backups, file archival, and purging
  • Manage user accounts and access controls
  • Optimize system performance and conduct hardware upgrades
  • Troubleshoot and recover from hardware/software failures across multiple sites
  • Document and monitor CTIs cybersecurity program implementation
  • Maintain and support Thinklogical Audio and Video Wall Systems
  • Assist in the development and continuous improvement of the Distributed Experimentation Environment (DE2) Modeling and Simulation applications and Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) as needed.
  • Assist in documenting and tracking all aspects of system development, installation, modification and maintenance.
  • Aid in system security patching, installation and configuration.
  • Ensure configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations.

Requirements

Necessary Skills and Experience

  • A minimum 7 years of experience in system administration or engineering
  • Strong Linux/Unix administration skills (installation, configuration, troubleshooting)
  • Familiarity with U.S. Government IT systems and security protocols
  • Experience with server-side technologies and networked computing systems
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearances.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours and/or weekends in support of exercises and events.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

  • Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash)
  • Familiarity with IT infrastructure tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Server-side development experience (PHP, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (Security+, GSLC, GSEC, etc.)
  • Knowledge of DOD network infrastructures, especially in Hawaii
  • USINDOPACOM AOR experience.
  • Familiarization with Joint Fires Network (JFN) architecture and infrastructure.
  • Strong, supportive, and productive Team player.

Benefits

CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
  • Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
  • Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Financial Planning Assistance
  • Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
  • Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
  • Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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