Information Systems Administrator, Journeyman GBM.129

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Job Title

Information Systems Administrator, Journeyman GBM.129

Location

Alabama - Gunter Maxwell - Montgomery, AL US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Administrator within the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Automated Management System (PAMS). PAMS is an application supporting AF Active Duty, Air National Guard (ANG), and Civilian users. PAMS supports the AF Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) community by providing single source access for management of AF Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) inventories in support of the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program (AFMETCAL).This position supports AFLCMC/GBM at Gunter Maxwell in Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated individual to provide systems administrative support which comprises a multitude of analysis, procedural competency, and process improvement strategies with increasing levels of responsibility to include but not limited to:

• Manage and automate infrastructure usingTerraform,CloudFormation, andAnsible.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Maintain, monitor, and deploy AWS services includingEC2,RDS,Elastic Beanstalk,S3,Lambda,ECR andCloudWatch.
• Perform system administration forLinux,Windows Server, and associated services likeTomcatandNGINX.
• Administer and optimizeOracle databasesand write/maintainPL/SQL scripts.
• Implement and enforce system hardening and compliance usingSTIGs,CIS Benchmarks, andPKI.
• Implement, configure, and manage identity and access viaKeycloak.
• Ensure application and infrastructure security through tools likeNessus,Checkmarx,SonarQube,Dependency-Track and CAST.
• Monitor systems and troubleshooting issues with an eye toward proactive resolution and root cause analysis.
• Track work inJiraand maintain clear, up-to-date documentation inConfluence.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts inBash,PowerShell, andPython.
• Deploy, configure, and managevirtual machinesin cloud environments.
• Manage and deploy container images toAWS ECR (Elastic Container Registry)for use with containerized applications.
• Implement and manage containerized environments usingDocker.
• UseBitbucketandGitfor version control and repository management.
• Support CloudOne mission application operations and deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, networking, and virtualization issues.
• Ensure compliance withDoD cybersecuritypolicies and support security audits.
• Collaborate effectively within anAgiledevelopment and operational team to drive improvements, meet sprint goals, and deliver on-time results.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD OR
• Seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications five of which must be in the DoD.
• 3+ years of experience in system administration or DevOps roles in complex cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  
  
  
  • AWS infrastructure(EC2, VPC, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, S3, ECR, Elastic Beanstalk)
  • Infrastructure as Codetools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Automation and Configuration Management(Ansible)
  • CI/CDtools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Artifactory)
  • Linux and Windows Serveradministration
  • Containerization(Docker)
  • Databases (Oracle)
  
  
  
  
• Experience with implementing vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Checkmarx, SonarQube).
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts, load balancers, and security groups.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managingvirtual machines(e.g., AWS EC2)
• Experience managing and deploying container images toAWS ECR (Elastic Container Registry)
• Experience applyingSTIGandCIS Benchmarkhardening on Linux and Windows Server systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to document and communicate clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in mission-driven environments.
• Experience working in anAgileenvironment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery cycles.
• Experience with the implementation and configuration ofKeycloakfor identity management.
• Familiarity withthe use of CAST,SonarQube,Checkmarx, andDependency-Track.
• Experience in secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps environments.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or other federal customers.
• Experience supporting and managingCloudOnemission applications.
• Prior work in DoD, DHS, or federal IT environments.
• Understanding of government cybersecurity compliance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have an activeSecret Clearance. Must maintain clearance at required level.
• CompTIA Security+certification is required.

• Preferred Certifications:
  
  
  
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  
  
  
  

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full Time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:Customers discretion

Work Location: Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex

Travel:<10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

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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