Systems Administrator​/Systems Engineer; Mid-Level – Torch Edge AI Deployment

Location: On-site / hybrid in the El Paso, TX – Las Cruces, NM corridor (commuting distance to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)).

Travel: Local travel to WSMR, Fort Bliss, and other nearby government sites (plus occasional CONUS).

Clearance:
Active Secret clearance (required).

Employment: Full-time

Support deployment and sustainment of Torch
, an offline/edge AI system used for real-time interviews, transcription, analysis, and structured reporting. You’ll configure ruggedized devices, harden systems for secure environments, and provide Tier 2/3 support during operational testing and field use—often in disconnected or restricted settings.

• Provision, image, configure, and maintainedgedevices (tablets/edge compute), microphones, headsets, and peripherals
• Install and maintain Torch software stack, updates, and configurations in offline and cloud environments
• Manage encrypted local storage and store-and-forward synchronization when connectivity is available
• Maintain device baselines, gold images, and configuration control
• Research and test new edge devices and associated equipment
• Administer Linux-based systems; manage drivers, performance tuning, and service health
• Troubleshoot end-to-end issues across OS, device I/O, GPU performance, and application services
• Support logging/telemetry collection appropriate for disconnected environments
• Manage corporate MS 365 Environment and CMMC certification

• Apply hardening, access controls, auditing, and encryption aligned to NIST/RMF expectations
• Support secure handling procedures and documentation needed for government use
• Participate in incident response/troubleshooting and corrective action planning

• Provide on-site support at WSMR/Fort Bliss; train users and maintain readiness of kits
• Support test events, user feedback collection, and quick-turn fixes with engineering

• Active Secret clearance (required)
• 5–8 years systems administration / systems engineering experience
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Competence in networking fundamentals (LAN/Wi-Fi, troubleshooting, offline enclaves)
• Experience with endpoint security basics (disk encryption, RBAC, patching, auditing)
• Scripting ability (Bash and/or Python) for automation and diagnostics
• Ability to work on-site in the El Paso/Las Cruces/WSMR area

• Experience supporting DoD ranges, test events, or secure facilities
• Familiarity with RMF/NIST 800-53 control implementation evidence

• Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission with amazing teammates
• 12.5% flexible benefits allowance on top of base pay: use it for health coverage, retirement, additional time off, or other personal priorities
• 6% employer 401(k) contribution (non-elective) with a 4-year rolling vesting schedule
• 20 days PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days