Overview
Astrion has an exciting opportunity coming up for a System Administrator to join our team and support the 39th Information Operations Squadron (39 IOS). We are preparing to hire for Journeyman, Senior, and SME levels. We anticipate a start date in March/April 2026.
Cyber Operations Formal Training Support III (CyOFTS III) is a Cyber Schoolhouse program supporting delivery, development, and sustainment of cyber training across operationally relevant mission sets. The team supports instruction, curriculum and content development, training operations, and program execution at multiple Air Force and joint training locations.
Required Qualifications / Skills
• Active secret clearance • Education and experience will depend on the labor category level • Previous SA experience is required • IAT/M level III certification • Cyber or IT experience required
Responsibilities
Perform system administration duties consistent with the System Administration labor category. Provide senior system administration expertise consistent with the SME experience requirement (8 years). Maintain and apply required IAT/M certification level (II or III) within the scope of assigned duties. Support system administration functions aligned to applicable DCWF work roles (System Administrator; Database Administrator; Enterprise Architect; Systems Developer; Systems Requirements Planner). Document system configurations, changes, and support actions as applicable.
System Administration Responsibilities
You will understand system administration and cloud technology concepts and methodologies at the associate level with knowledge equivalent to: • CompTIA Security+ • VMWare Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization • Microsoft, Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure • Similar certifications
You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain physical server hardware including, but not limited to: • Hard drives • Random Array of Independent Discs (RAID) controller • RAM
You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain storage systems and hypervisors including, but not limited to: • Elastic Sky X Integrated (ESXi)
You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain server software and server operating systems and existing databases including, but not limited to: • Active Directory • File shares • Windows Deployment Server
You will create and manage user accounts, computer accounts, security groups, distribution lists and group policies and transfer data between networks for users.
You will create Scripts to automate tasks including, but not limited to: • PowerShell • Bash • Python
You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain Learning Management System software including, but not limited to: • Question Mark and Moodle • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions
You will provide Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) support including but not limited to: • Local Trusted Agent (LTA) duties • Account requests • Being the PCTE Helpdesk Liaison
You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain the building access control systems including, but not limited to: • Server maintenance • Building the Virtual Machines • Renewing the licenses
You will do SARS, GARS, COMSEC, TCTO, and TMO submissions and updates.