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’ll work on impactful programs in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
LocationMuscatatuck, Indiana
Job DescriptionIDS is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator/Engineer II to support advanced cyber environments and enterprise infrastructure within a DoD setting. This role requires a hands-on technical expert with strong experience in systems engineering, network architecture, virtualization, and automation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex environments spanning physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems.
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, ICS/SCADA, RF devices, and camera systems
- Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline
OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- Must meet DoD 8140.03 IAT II requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, etc.)
- 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
- 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)
- Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline
- DoD 8140.03 IAT II requirements certification
- 7 years of experience in a cyber SME, cyber architect, systems administrator/engineer, or similar role
- Experience with network infrastructure design (routing, switching, firewalls)
- Experience with core services (DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs)
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools
- Experience with cloud, physical, and virtual infrastructure environments
- Strong experience with Windows Enterprise and Linux system administration
- Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
