4357 Systems Administrator

OVERVIEW:

The Systems Administrator will support deployment and sustainment of an AI system used for real-time interviews, transcription, analysis, and structured reporting. You will configure ruggedized devices, harden systems for secure environments, and provide Tier 2/3 support during operational testing and field use-often in disconnected or restricted settings.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Edge Deployment & Sustainment

• Provision, image, configure, and maintain edge devices (tablets/edge compute), microphones, headsets, and peripherals
• Install and maintain Torch software stack, updates, and configurations in offline and cloud environments
• Manage encrypted local storage and store-and-forward synchronization when connectivity is available
• Maintain device baselines, gold images, and configuration control
• Research and test new edge devices and associated equipment

Systems Engineering & Reliability

• Administer Linux-based systems; manage drivers, performance tuning, and service health
• Operate containerized services (Docker; lightweight orchestration a plus)
• Troubleshoot end-to-end issues across OS, device I/O, GPU performance, and application services
• Support logging/telemetry collection appropriate for disconnected environments
• Manage corporate MS 365 Environment and CMMC certification

Security & Compliance

• Apply hardening, access controls, auditing, and encryption aligned to NIST/RMF expectations
• Support secure handling procedures and documentation needed for government use
• Participate in incident response/troubleshooting and corrective action planning Field support
• Provide on-site support at WSMR/Fort Bliss; train users and maintain readiness of kits
• Support test events, user feedback collection, and quick-turn fixes with engineering

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-8 years systems administration / systems engineering experience
• Strong Linux administration (Ubuntu/RHEL)
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Competence in networking fundamentals (LAN/Wi-Fi, troubleshooting, offline enclaves)
• Experience with endpoint security basics (disk encryption, RBAC, patching, auditing)
• Scripting ability (Bash and/or Python) for automation and diagnostics
• Ability to work on-site in the El Paso/Las Cruces/WSMR area

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NVIDIA GPU / edge inference experience (CUDA a plus)
• Experience supporting DoD ranges, test events, or secure facilities
• Familiarity with RMF/NIST 800-53 control implementation evidence
• Device management at scale (imaging, baseline drift control, inventory)

CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret clearance