<p>We are looking for a Systems Administrator to provide broad technical support for a highly skilled engineering and scientific team in New Mexico. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day user support with infrastructure administration and cybersecurity responsibilities in a smaller, mission-focused environment. The role calls for a practical problem solver who can manage both Windows and Linux systems while helping maintain secure, reliable operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver hands-on support for end users by installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining workstations, servers, peripherals, and specialized computing equipment across Windows and Linux environments.</p><p>• Administer core infrastructure, including directory services, virtual platforms, storage systems, backup processes, firewalls, VPN connectivity, and network services to ensure stable day-to-day operations.</p><p>• Maintain and improve the security posture of systems through patch management, endpoint protection, access administration, system hardening, and continuous monitoring activities.</p><p>• Support Microsoft 365 and related collaboration technologies while ensuring accounts, permissions, and device configurations align with operational and security needs.</p><p>• Create and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, support procedures, and security practices to improve consistency and readiness.</p><p>• Investigate technical issues independently, resolve incidents efficiently, and apply sound judgment when prioritizing competing support and infrastructure needs.</p><p>• Contribute to compliance-focused activities involving controlled or sensitive computing environments, including adherence to Department of Defense security expectations and documentation standards.</p><p>• Learn and, with the necessary experience, take on assigned responsibilities connected to classified information systems oversight roles in accordance with required training, designation, and clearance obligations.</p><p>Other duties as needed</p>

<p>Interviews are currently being scheduled , for immediate consideration please apply</p><p>This is a onsite role in Albuquerque, New Mexico.</p><p><br></p><p>• At least 5 years of practical systems administration experience, ideally in a small technical organization supporting engineering, scientific, or defense-related teams.</p><p>• Proficiency administering Windows Server, Windows 11, Active Directory, and/or Linux systems in a hands-on operational setting.</p><p>• Experience providing desktop and end-user support, including hardware, software, and peripheral troubleshooting.</p><p>• Working knowledge of cybersecurity practices such as patching, access control, system hardening, endpoint security, and incident response support.</p><p>• Familiarity with Department of Defense security and compliance frameworks, including controlled unclassified information requirements, with the ability to learn additional specialized standards.</p><p>• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for work involving classified systems responsibilities.</p><p>• Strong troubleshooting ability, self-direction, and comfort handling a wide range of technical tasks in a small-team environment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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