Company DescriptionAt MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today's and tomorrow's missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.
Job DescriptionMAXISIQ is seeking a Systems Administrator / Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain the compute and virtualization infrastructure supporting the MuTC Advanced Cyber Center - Testing, Training, and Experimentation (MACC-TTE) program for the Indiana National Guard (INNG) at Muscatatuck Training Center in Butlerville, Indiana. This role provides hands-on system engineering across Linux and Windows environments, virtualization, automation, and storage/networking integration in support of the MACC-TTE Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) range and its closed-loop IT, OT, telecommunications, and RF network environments. This role is designated Key Personnel and is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities- Design, build, and maintain physical and virtual server infrastructure supporting cyber range operations, training events, and test scenarios.
- Administer VMware ESXi, KVM, or Xen hypervisor environments as required by range architecture.
- Perform configuration management and automation using tools such as Ansible; support scripting in BASH, Python, and comparable languages.
- Administer SAN and VLAN infrastructure in coordination with the Senior Network Engineer.
- Integrate camera systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA), IoT devices, and RF devices into range scenarios where required by mission need.
- Maintain system baselines, patching, hardening, and RMF-relevant documentation to support ATO and continuous monitoring activities.
- Provide operational support during training and test events, including incident triage, root-cause analysis, and rapid restoration of range assets.
- Coordinate with network engineering, security, and range operations personnel on end-to-end range readiness.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Integrated Science and Technology, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Equivalent qualifying experience may be considered per contract terms.
- Certification: Active certification that satisfies DoD Manual 8140.03 IAT Level II - e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or a higher-level cert (CASP+/SecurityX, CISSP).
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive systems administration/engineering experience, including senior-level responsibilities across Linux and Windows environments.
- Virtualization: Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi required; experience with KVM or Xen strongly preferred.
- Automation and Scripting: Demonstrated experience with Ansible, BASH, and Python (or equivalent automation/scripting tooling).
- Storage and Networking: Working knowledge of SAN and VLAN administration.
- Sensor/Device Integration: Experience integrating camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, or RF devices into a test/training environment is preferred; documented exposure to any one of these is acceptable.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance required at start.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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