Computer Systems Administrator

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Computer Systems Administrator to join a team to assist the 23rd Electronic Warfare Squadron, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

As a Computer Systems Administrator your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: 

• Serving as an Information Technology (IT) specialist responsible for supporting Client systems.

• Resolving IT support requests from employees answering computer system issues

• Communicates with employees on status of service requests, updating IT trouble tickets as needed

• Strong technical knowledge of DoD enterprise Networks and Client Computing solutions

• Diagnose and resolve end user computer issues

• Provides COMSEC manager duties;

• Maintains networked systems.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor's degree in Information security, computer information systems, or a related field, such as IT, science, or engineering. A High School Diploma plus 6 years of applicable experience or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience will meet the education qualification in lieu of BS degree.

• At least 3 years' relevant experience

• Experience with COMSEC, including devices such as TACLANEs, ViPERs, Key Management.

• Experience with enterprise software management for large organizations

• Ability to effectively communicate between multiple organizations to resolve technical issues

• Must have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.

• Possess proper and current information assurance certification to perform information assurance functions in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (Security+)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication and customer service mindset able to explain complex technical concepts in simple language,

• High-level knowledge of commonly used software, hardware,

• Troubleshooting background able to gather/analyze data to isolate root cause of issues,

• Able to change configurations, setting & permissions to fix computer problems,

• Ability to install or update existing software and hardware drivers,

• Possesses strong Linux OS skills, encompassing programming, scripting, system configuration, and troubleshooting,

• Experience with maintaining, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting multiple networks.

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location:  Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 5-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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