JOB TITLE: System Administrator 4
LOCATION: Herndon, VA
PAY RATE: $98.50/hour
We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we re seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!
Job Details:
Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, VMs, networks, and data storage.
Lead and mentor the IT systems team, assign tasks, ensure best practices, and promote professional development.
Provide advanced technical support, ensuring high performance, security, and availability of IT systems.
Manage IT projects such as system upgrades, network improvements, and technology integrations, delivering on schedule.
Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
Typically requires advanced technical education (e.g., Bachelor s degree).
9+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., PhD + 4 years, Master s + 7 years, or 13 years related work experience).
Current Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
System Administration experience with Linux/Unix or Windows platforms.
5+ years troubleshooting complex network issues.
5+ years communicating technical information to customer representatives in various forums, both written and verbal.
Extensive experience with RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows servers, including installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
Proven skills in managing, optimizing, and securing server environments for high availability, performance, and scalability.
Proficiency with virtualization, automation, and patch management across platforms to create integrated IT infrastructures.
In-depth knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Expertise in system hardening by applying STIGs to mitigate vulnerabilities and comply with military and federal cybersecurity requirements.
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
