The University of Texas at Austin
Job Posting Title:
Tactical System Administrator
Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose ARL is seeking a Tactical Systems Administrator and Information Security Specialist to provide comprehensive support for systems, testing, coding, and Information Assurance processes for the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL) at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL).
Responsibilities
Set up and maintain tactical computing solutions, primarily using Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, in a security‑hardened environment.
Ensure systems are configured for optimal performance and security, adhering to best practices and organizational standards.
Conduct testing and evaluation of tactical system software, engineering solutions, and scientific studies using analytical applications such as MATLAB.
Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality and security, ensuring all components meet the required specifications.
Perform system configuration tasks using scripting languages such as Bash and compiled languages like C/C++.
Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency, ensuring data processing methods are robust and reliable.
Apply configuration management and version control such as Ansible and Git.
Implement and manage information assurance tasks, including system hardening and routine vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus.
Identify and remediate system vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
Deploy systems on‑site for sponsors and provide reach‑back support from the ESL.
Offer frequent telephone troubleshooting support during business hours and occasionally during non‑business hours or weekends to ensure continuous system availability and performance.
Conduct research to identify and evaluate currently available and emerging technologies that can meet or exceed sponsor technical requirements.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in systems administration and information security to enhance the laboratory's capabilities.
Perform administrative duties such as conducting physical inventories, managing custodianship of classified holdings, handling classified mailings, and maintaining system and security documentation.
Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently to support the smooth operation of the laboratory.
Deployment and support of systems at sponsor sites.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
HS/GED
Two years of system administration experience.
Candidate must obtain a DoD 8570.01 (CompTIA Security+) approved certification or acquire within 6 months of hire.
Entry‑level skills or knowledge of Linux (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS), scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), data analysis (e.g., evaluating charts, plots), VMware administration, AWS, or respective equivalents.
Candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain an active security clearance; higher‑level or additional clearances may be required.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Two or more years of combined systems, analysis, coding, and information assurance experience.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows operating systems.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as YAML, Shell/Python and compiled languages such as C/C++ or Java.
Experience with MATLAB and skills to graph and evaluate analytical data.
Ability to assess information assurance posture and utilize vulnerability scanners such as Nessus.
Knowledge of data encryption.
Experience deploying and supporting DoD tactical systems.
Experience supporting ATO compliance implementation and maintenance.
Experience with process automation using tools such as Ansible in hybrid and air‑gapped environments.
Two or more years providing technical support to project sponsors via various channels of communication (email, phone, etc.).
An active security clearance, or recently archived security clearance.
Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered include allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, and the likelihood of continuation of such conduct.
Benefits
100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Salary Range $58,000–$70,000+ (negotiable depending on qualifications)
Working Conditions
Standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
Possible interstate/intrastate travel
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Users with access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, the employee will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires, effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, see the following posters:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
[PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English)
[PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, the employee will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report, which may be accessed here or obtained at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Tactical System Administrator
Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose ARL is seeking a Tactical Systems Administrator and Information Security Specialist to provide comprehensive support for systems, testing, coding, and Information Assurance processes for the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL) at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL).
Responsibilities
Set up and maintain tactical computing solutions, primarily using Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, in a security‑hardened environment.
Ensure systems are configured for optimal performance and security, adhering to best practices and organizational standards.
Conduct testing and evaluation of tactical system software, engineering solutions, and scientific studies using analytical applications such as MATLAB.
Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality and security, ensuring all components meet the required specifications.
Perform system configuration tasks using scripting languages such as Bash and compiled languages like C/C++.
Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency, ensuring data processing methods are robust and reliable.
Apply configuration management and version control such as Ansible and Git.
Implement and manage information assurance tasks, including system hardening and routine vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus.
Identify and remediate system vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
Deploy systems on‑site for sponsors and provide reach‑back support from the ESL.
Offer frequent telephone troubleshooting support during business hours and occasionally during non‑business hours or weekends to ensure continuous system availability and performance.
Conduct research to identify and evaluate currently available and emerging technologies that can meet or exceed sponsor technical requirements.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in systems administration and information security to enhance the laboratory's capabilities.
Perform administrative duties such as conducting physical inventories, managing custodianship of classified holdings, handling classified mailings, and maintaining system and security documentation.
Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently to support the smooth operation of the laboratory.
Deployment and support of systems at sponsor sites.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
HS/GED
Two years of system administration experience.
Candidate must obtain a DoD 8570.01 (CompTIA Security+) approved certification or acquire within 6 months of hire.
Entry‑level skills or knowledge of Linux (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS), scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), data analysis (e.g., evaluating charts, plots), VMware administration, AWS, or respective equivalents.
Candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain an active security clearance; higher‑level or additional clearances may be required.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Two or more years of combined systems, analysis, coding, and information assurance experience.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows operating systems.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as YAML, Shell/Python and compiled languages such as C/C++ or Java.
Experience with MATLAB and skills to graph and evaluate analytical data.
Ability to assess information assurance posture and utilize vulnerability scanners such as Nessus.
Knowledge of data encryption.
Experience deploying and supporting DoD tactical systems.
Experience supporting ATO compliance implementation and maintenance.
Experience with process automation using tools such as Ansible in hybrid and air‑gapped environments.
Two or more years providing technical support to project sponsors via various channels of communication (email, phone, etc.).
An active security clearance, or recently archived security clearance.
Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered include allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, and the likelihood of continuation of such conduct.
Benefits
100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Salary Range $58,000–$70,000+ (negotiable depending on qualifications)
Working Conditions
Standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
Possible interstate/intrastate travel
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Users with access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, the employee will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires, effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, see the following posters:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
[PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English)
[PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, the employee will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report, which may be accessed here or obtained at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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