Principal IT Systems Administrator (Program Services)

TL;DR

Principal IT Systems Administrator (Program Services) (Linux/Windows): Implementing and maintaining mission-enabling IT systems and networks in high-tempo environments with an accent on system hardening, vulnerability remediation, OS patching, and general network administration. Focus on troubleshooting computing systems, coordinating IT operations with engineering and security teams, and producing documentation for team utilization.

Location: Onsite in Palm Bay, FL

Company

hirify.global provides cyber space operations, data intelligence, systems integration, and mission support services to intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain IT systems supporting hirify.global programs and customers.
• Perform routine maintenance including software/hardware installations, troubleshooting, system hardening, vulnerability analysis and remediation, OS patching, and network administration.
• Coordinate IT operations between program personnel, security teams, and leadership, communicating status as needed.
• Abide by standards, processes, and best practices in task execution, projects, and documentation production.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience delivering and supporting IT solutions in government accredited program network environments using Linux and Windows OS.
• Proven ability collaborating with customers and delivering technical solutions to engineering teams for mission objectives.
• Strong familiarity with IT concepts: virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, DNS.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with DISA STIGs/CIS Benchmarks on Linux for compliance and hardening.
• Experience with security controls/tools (MFA, PKI, DLP).
• Scripting/automation with Python, BASH, Ansible.
• Bare-metal virtualization (vSphere, Proxmox) and containers (Docker, Podman).
• SIEM tools like Splunk for audit collection.
• Vulnerability assessment/remediation with Nessus/Rapid7.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with talented individuals passionate about cybersecurity and intelligence.
• Work alongside program engineering teams in a dynamic, high-tempo setting.
• Opportunity to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver results for clients.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.