Senior System 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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage and secure enterprise IT infrastructure in support of MDA ground test events. This role oversees daily operations, maintenance, support, and upgrades of complex systems, servers, and workstations. The administrator will lead software installations, upgrades, and configuration in alignment with IT policies and procedures. Strong expertise is required in Linux, Dell server hardware, Cisco networking, containerization, and cloud networks. The role also supports cybersecurity posture, ATO management, and compliance to ensure mission success.

As a Senior System Administrator your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Dell servers and Cisco networking equipment.
• Support containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and ensure reliable deployment of mission applications.
• Manage cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure for performance, availability, and security.
• Provide direct technical support during MDA ground test events, ensuring uptime and rapid issue resolution.
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls, patching, and hardening of systems.
• Support ATO documentation, security assessments, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and test teams to ensure mission readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an Associate in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in systems administration.
• Some travel and shift work may be required during test events.
• Clearance Requirements: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance.
• Linux System Administration (Expert) - installation, patching, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Server & Network Infrastructure (Intermediate-Expert) - Dell PowerEdge hardware, Cisco routers/switches, VLANs, firewalls.
• Cybersecurity & ATO (Intermediate-Expert) - DISA STIGs, RMF process, security documentation.

Desired Tools / Technologies:

• Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Dell PowerEdge, iDRAC management.
• Cisco IOS, NX-OS.
• RMF, DISA STIGs, eMASS, ACAS, Nessus.
• Splunk / ELK for monitoring and security logging.
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• AWS / Azure cloud networking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Event Support (Intermediate) - hands-on support for test events, troubleshooting under pressure.
• Containerization (Intermediate) - Docker, Kubernetes.
• Cloud Networking (Intermediate) - AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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