Systems Administrator/Engineer II Systems Administrator/Engineer

Systems Administrator/Engineer II (Systems Administrator/Engineer)

Why IDS?

IDS delivers innovative, mission-focused solutions that support national security and critical operations. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with real-world operational insight to solve complex challenges across the defense and public sectors. At IDS, you will work on impactful programs in dynamic, high‑stakes environments.

Location

Muscatatuck, Indiana

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network and system architectures
• Deploy and support routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, Active Directory, VLANs, and SANs
• Perform system provisioning, imaging, automation, and orchestration
• Manage and maintain virtualized and bare‑metal environments
• Support infrastructure monitoring and performance optimization
• Engineer and administer Windows and Linux server environments
• Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors
• Support integration of emerging technologies including IoT, ICSS/SCADA, RF devices, and camera systems

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree: in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Certifications

Must meet: DoD 8140.03 IAT II requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, etc.)

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Cyber SME, Cyber Architect, Systems Administrator/Engineer, or similar role
• Experience designing and configuring:
• Network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls)
• Core services (DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs)
• Experience with:
• Automation, orchestration, and configuration management
• Tools such as Ansible, Python, and other open‑source platforms
• Experience across:
• Cloud, physical, and virtual infrastructure environments
• Infrastructure monitoring and performance tuning
• Experience with hypervisors:
• VMware, KVM, Xen
• Strong experience with:
• Windows Enterprise and Linux system administration
• Cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
• Exposure to diverse technologies including:
• ICS/SCADA systems
• IoT devices
• RF technologies and sensor systems

Desired Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience in complex, mission‑driven environments
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience supporting cyber range or lab environments (preferred)

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI): required

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.