Mid-Level Systems 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 Inc., is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Administrator to support our Air & Missile Defense Business Unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Configure and maintain computer systems (Linux and Windows) in accordance with US Army guidelines and RMF security standards.

• Virtualization & Digital Twins: Manage a virtual environment that reflects physical systems and configurations, ensuring high-fidelity representations for interoperability testing.

• System Maintenance: Perform local network scans, operating system patching, and anti-virus updates. Handle the installation, configuration, and maintenance of specialized system hardware.

• Automation & Scripting: Develop and implement scripts to automate routine maintenance, environment provisioning, and system health monitoring to increase lab efficiency.

• Troubleshooting: Provide deep-dive technical support for both hardware, software, and networks, resolving complex bottlenecks in a mixed-OS environment.

• Mission Support: Provide support for systems and users, including occasional off-hours support as dictated by mission test events.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 6+ years of related systems administration experience.

• Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Strong background in Linux (RHEL/Fedora) and Windows Server/Desktop environments.

• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, KVM) and modern container orchestration like OpenShift.

• Proven ability to use scripting and automation (Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to ensure environment reproducibility.

• Certifications: Must possess Security+ and a technical certification (e.g., Linux+, MCSE).

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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:

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