Location: Huntsville, AL

Why this role exists: Secret Squirrel’s research and mission systems rely on hardened Linux hosts. You’ll help keep those systems patched, monitored, documented, and resilient—learning modern sysadmin habits along the way.

What you’ll do:

• Install and configure Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Rocky/Alma, Debian) on workstations/VMs, including basic networking, users, and services.
• Apply updates/patches, manage packages, and perform routine health checks to maintain system stability and security.
• Monitor performance and logs; triage common issues (disk, memory, service failures) and escalate when needed.
• Create and maintain user accounts and groups following least‑privilege practices.
• Assist with backups and basic restore tests to support recovery objectives.
• Contribute simple Bash/Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., inventory, log rotation, backup jobs).
• Document SOPs (installation steps, checklists, rollback plans) and keep them current.
• Support basic virtualization/container tasks (e.g., KVM/VirtualBox/Podman/Docker) as directed by senior admins.

Minimum qualifications:

• Familiarity with Linux CLI, filesystems, users/groups, and service management (systemctl).
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP basics, and host firewall concepts.
• Ability to follow SOPs and accurately document steps/results.

Desired qualifications:

• Exposure to monitoring tools and log review (e.g., journalctl, top/htop, syslog).
• Intro experience with config management or scripting for automation.

NICE‑aligned KSAs (junior subset) – Work Role: Systems Administration (IO‑WRL‑005):

• Knowledge (K):
• K0744 — Operating system (OS) systems and software (Linux fundamentals, processes, services).
• K0758 — Server administration principles and practices.
• K0728 — Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA) principles.
• K0685 — Access control principles (accounts, groups, sudo).
• K0983 — Computer networking principles and practices.
• K1069 — Virtual machine tools and technologies.
• Skills (S):
• S0674 — Installing system and component upgrades (patching/packages).
• S0672 — Troubleshooting failed system components.
• S0613 — Configuring software‑based protection tools (host firewalls/AV).
• S0606 — Manipulating OS components (services, init scripts, kernel modules at a junior level).
• S0407/S0408 — Developing and maintaining SOPs.

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Location: Huntsville, AL

Why this role exists:You’ll help deploy and maintain Windows servers/clients that support mission‑critical operations—keeping them secure, patched, backed up, and documented.

What you’ll do:

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers/services; assist with upgrades and migrations.
• Manage user accounts, groups, and access controls (AD, basic GPO tasks) under guidance.
• Monitor performance, review logs, troubleshoot common server/workstation issues, and escalate complex cases.
• Apply OS/firmware patches and antivirus updates; support vulnerability remediation plans.
• Perform routine backups and assist with restores and DR exercises.
• Document configurations, changes, and procedures in clear SOPs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Familiarity with Windows Server fundamentals, AD, DNS/DHCP, and basic networking.
• Ability to follow SOPs, track tickets, and communicate clearly with end users.

Desired qualifications:

• Understanding of PowerShell scripting for small automations. [interviewguy.com]
• Exposure to monitoring or inventory tools and basic backup solutions.

NICE‑aligned KSAs (junior subset) – Work Role: Systems Administration (IO‑WRL‑005):

• Knowledge (K):
• K0758 — Server administration principles and practices (Windows focus).
• K0744 — Operating system systems and software..
• K0829 — Account creation policies and procedures.
• K1014 — Network security principles and practices.
• K0736 — IT security principles and practices (patching, hardening).
• Skills (S):
• S0674 — Installing system and component upgrades (patching/feature updates).
• S0672 — Troubleshooting failed system components.
• S0613 — Configuring software‑based protection tools (Defender AV/Firewall).
• S0407/S0408 — Developing and maintaining SOPs (joiners/leavers, backup procedures).
• S0451 — Deploying continuous monitoring technologies (basic agent health checks, log forwarding).