System Administrator

System Administrator
Fort Bragg, North Carolina

ATS is looking for a qualified System Administrator to support the Special Operations Mission Training Center Facility at Fort Bragg, NC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems and servers in support of the Special Operations Mission Training Center, ensuring availability, performance, and mission readiness of training and mission command systems.
• Configure, harden, and manage operating systems and network services, including Microsoft Server environments, virtual machines, file systems, and network protocols in accordance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor system performance and conduct troubleshooting, utilizing diagnostic tools to identify, isolate, and resolve system, server, and network issues with minimal disruption to training operations.
• Support Joint and Army Mission Command systems, including TAK, CPCE, SOF Mission Command platforms, and associated training systems, ensuring proper configuration, updates, and operational availability.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity protections, including ACAS, Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS), Trellix, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and other approved DoD security tools.
• Manage virtualization environments, including VMware vCenter operations, virtual machine provisioning, patching, backups, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain system documentation and technical records, including configuration baselines, change logs, and security-related documentation required for audits and compliance.
• Operate within Secret clearance requirements, safeguarding sensitive systems, data, and information in accordance with security policies.

experience AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field or equivalent military training.
• Must possess a current certification that meets the requirements for the DCWF System Administrator (451) at the Basic proficiency level.
• Acceptable certifications for the System Administrator (451) role include Security+ CE or CySA+.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the following areas (as evidenced by experience or training):
  • System administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
  • File system implementations (NTFS, FAT, EXT).
  • IT security principles and methods (firewalls, DMZs, encryption).
  • Network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
  • Operating system command line/prompt.
  • System/server diagnostic tools and fault identification.
  • Virtualization technologies and virtual machine management.
  • System performance monitoring and optimization.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Server environments, VMware (vCenter), and SharePoint administration.
• Experience with Joint/Army Mission Command systems (e.g., TAK, CPCE, SOF MC).
• Experience with ACAS, Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS), Trellix, Microsoft Defender Endpoint, and other DoD security tools.

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes

Performance Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Relocation Assistance: No

Clearance Type: Position requires an active SECERT clearance

Travel Required: Limited, within local training complex areas

Job Types: Full time, Contract

Work Location: In-person

Working Environment: The working environment is a high-security, fast-paced Special Operations training facility that operates in direct support of mission-critical and time-sensitive training events. Personnel work closely with military leadership, government representatives, contractors, and visiting units, often in a dynamic environment with frequent schedule changes, after-hours requirements, and surge operations. The position requires strict adherence to Army physical security policies, discretion when handling sensitive information, constant attention to detail, and a strong customer-service mindset while operating within controlled access areas and under Secret-level security clearance requirements.