Torch Technologies, Inc.
Senior System Administrator/Network Design Engineer
Torch Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. We're an award-winning, 100% employee-owned company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognized as a top 100 defense company, we're dedicated to supporting our nation's military. Our guiding principle, "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom," reflects our commitment to excellence, cooperation, integrity, and reliability. As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, our dedication is to continuously develop and maintain our company's success for the next century, securing a prosperous future for our employee-owners for generations to come. Join Torch and be a part of shaping the future!Job Title
Senior System Administrator/Network Design EngineerLocation
Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)Job Description
Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Senior System Administrator/Network Design Engineer to support our Air & Missile Defense Business Unit.The duties are as follows: Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems. Plans, conducts and technically directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Conducts investigations of considerable complexity. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Provides technical consultation to organizations.Job Requirements
GeneralIntegration test supportDebugging & troubleshooting issues during test eventsFacilitate and maintain any external network connections needed for test eventsInstall and maintain all software & licenses to support RIMS testingMaintaining physical hardwareAutomating tasks and maintaining configuration managementManaging and overseeing backups, validatingManaging and overseeing data and file permissionsMonitoring systems, proactively addressing performance issues based on metricsDiagnosing and addressing problems across the full stackMaintaining local documentation, scripts, deployment methods, diagramsWorking with developers as RIMS software is developed and testedJoining development team meetings to provide insight and design feedbackMaintain precise timing via dedicated GNSS/GPS devicesCybersecurityOperate tools for vulnerability assessment and remediationAnalyze log patterns for nefarious activity and auditsEnforce continuous monitoring practices across system lifecycleCreate technical reports and maintain technical documentation for eMASS packageAssess SSP for required controls and ensure compliance as system and technology evolvesFixing PoAMs that are created during the RMF processContinuing SCAP scans and manual checklists of all technology areasApplying software updates to all technology areasMaintain and control access and accountsMaintaining and enforcing overall security posture technicallyApply STIG's for DoD baseline, and perform assurance with SCAP reportsApply manual overlays where required by various technology typesGenerating TTP's for specific system operationVMwareMaintain a mixed Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)Maintain vSphere/ESXi virtualization environmentConfigure and maintain all underlying virtualization host infrastructure and logical constructsAssess license requirements and ensure system stays operational.Procure and apply vendor specific updatesCreate and decommission virtual machines and associated resources as required.Maintain TenZig zeroclients firmware and configurations.Implement orchestration to streamline virtual asset creation and configurationCreating templates of virtualized assets and keeping items up to date to avoid bit rotLinuxWrite and evolve configuration management content via Ansible playbooksMaintain software update repositories, and apply update strategiesCodifying infrastructure as codeAutomating most common system actionsMaintain the existing server and host infrastructure (currently CentOS 7)WindowsMaintaining a DoD RMF compliant domainAdministration & maintenance of Active DirectorySecurely implementing service accountsWorking with specificities of infrastructure consisting of virtual machinesCentrally logging all instancesMaintaining DNS and DHCP entriesCreate inventory of Powershell scripts to automate common actionsImplement Powershell Desired State ConfigurationNetworkingComprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniquesExperience managing Cisco UCS infrastructureDesigns and recommends security policies and proceduresDemonstrate network design and optimization knowledgeBroad knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)Through knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware featuresEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 6 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience, including integration of complex hardware/software systems.Secret clearance is required.No travel required for this position.Job Type:
Regular Full-timeSecurity Clearance:
SecretSchedule:
M-F; 8-5Work Location:
Customer siteTravel:
Yes, 0-10%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.Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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Senior System Administrator/Network Design EngineerLocation
Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)Job Description
Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Senior System Administrator/Network Design Engineer to support our Air & Missile Defense Business Unit.The duties are as follows: Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems. Plans, conducts and technically directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Conducts investigations of considerable complexity. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Provides technical consultation to organizations.Job Requirements
GeneralIntegration test supportDebugging & troubleshooting issues during test eventsFacilitate and maintain any external network connections needed for test eventsInstall and maintain all software & licenses to support RIMS testingMaintaining physical hardwareAutomating tasks and maintaining configuration managementManaging and overseeing backups, validatingManaging and overseeing data and file permissionsMonitoring systems, proactively addressing performance issues based on metricsDiagnosing and addressing problems across the full stackMaintaining local documentation, scripts, deployment methods, diagramsWorking with developers as RIMS software is developed and testedJoining development team meetings to provide insight and design feedbackMaintain precise timing via dedicated GNSS/GPS devicesCybersecurityOperate tools for vulnerability assessment and remediationAnalyze log patterns for nefarious activity and auditsEnforce continuous monitoring practices across system lifecycleCreate technical reports and maintain technical documentation for eMASS packageAssess SSP for required controls and ensure compliance as system and technology evolvesFixing PoAMs that are created during the RMF processContinuing SCAP scans and manual checklists of all technology areasApplying software updates to all technology areasMaintain and control access and accountsMaintaining and enforcing overall security posture technicallyApply STIG's for DoD baseline, and perform assurance with SCAP reportsApply manual overlays where required by various technology typesGenerating TTP's for specific system operationVMwareMaintain a mixed Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)Maintain vSphere/ESXi virtualization environmentConfigure and maintain all underlying virtualization host infrastructure and logical constructsAssess license requirements and ensure system stays operational.Procure and apply vendor specific updatesCreate and decommission virtual machines and associated resources as required.Maintain TenZig zeroclients firmware and configurations.Implement orchestration to streamline virtual asset creation and configurationCreating templates of virtualized assets and keeping items up to date to avoid bit rotLinuxWrite and evolve configuration management content via Ansible playbooksMaintain software update repositories, and apply update strategiesCodifying infrastructure as codeAutomating most common system actionsMaintain the existing server and host infrastructure (currently CentOS 7)WindowsMaintaining a DoD RMF compliant domainAdministration & maintenance of Active DirectorySecurely implementing service accountsWorking with specificities of infrastructure consisting of virtual machinesCentrally logging all instancesMaintaining DNS and DHCP entriesCreate inventory of Powershell scripts to automate common actionsImplement Powershell Desired State ConfigurationNetworkingComprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniquesExperience managing Cisco UCS infrastructureDesigns and recommends security policies and proceduresDemonstrate network design and optimization knowledgeBroad knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)Through knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware featuresEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 6 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience, including integration of complex hardware/software systems.Secret clearance is required.No travel required for this position.Job Type:
Regular Full-timeSecurity Clearance:
SecretSchedule:
M-F; 8-5Work Location:
Customer siteTravel:
Yes, 0-10%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.Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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