Full-Time

Senior Systems Administrator

Posted on 10/10/2025

Deadline 10/25/25
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Compensation Overview

$115k - $191.7k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Ansible
Requirements
  • Five to eight (5-8) years of experience administering Global Command and Control System (GCCS)-Joint (J), specifically Common Operational Picture (COP) servers and COP Sync Tools (CST)
  • Five to eight (5-8) years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) seven or eight (7 or 8), to include Ansible and Identity Management (IdM)
  • Five to eight (5-8) years of experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) both implementing and evaluating with an eye towards Program Office requirements of the system
Responsibilities
  • Supporting sustainment of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) systems
  • Maintaining an on-premises Nutanix Hyper-Converged Private Cloud utilizing VMware ESXi Hypervisor and associated products, with full utilization Nutanix's native Hypervisor for application workloads
  • Hosting NORAD and USNORTHCOM Mission Applications and Web Services including the Situational Awareness Geospatial Enterprise (SAGE) and Air Event Information Sharing Service (A/EISS) applications, as well as the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J) Program of Record (PoR) System and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
  • Maintaining of NORAD and USNORTHCOM systems will be conducted at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Nutanix Acropolis HyperVisor (AHV), Prism Elements, and Enterprise Cloud Administration (i.e. with Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Certification and/or other Virtualization technologies e.g. VMware
  • Familiarity with Windows Server Management to include Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and Windows 11 installation, configuration and security hardening experience
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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