Advisory Systems Administrator

Advisory Systems Administrator role at FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.

At FTI, we are united by one common mission: supporting those who protect our nation so they can make the best‑informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data‑driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.

We are hiring an Advisory System Administrator to support one of our United States Navy customers. This individual will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, setting up and installing system hardware and applications, and providing ongoing support and administration of the systems. Take the next step in your career and grow your toolkit by joining a highly skilled and seasoned system administration team.

Location: Point Mugu, Ventura County, CA (on‑site, 5 days per week)

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers on the network.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, and integrate automation processes (i.e., Windows servers/workstations, Log Management, etc.).
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new/upgrades to the IT infrastructure.
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Apply and maintain STIGs across operating systems to ensure baseline security compliance; manage and verify hardened system backups for rapid recovery.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required, including build guides/directives, to ensure reliable/repeatable system builds.
• Provide analysis to optimize and tune overall system performance.
• Assist site ISSO personnel with the configuration of the Log Rhythm SIEM tool to ensure all audit data is being captured and proper alerts are set up for notifications of security‑relevant events.
• Familiarity with databases and a readiness to assist the ISSO or DBA in performing periodic security reviews.
• Assist the ISSO in the ATO process by performing system hardening, remediating audit findings.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Ability to work 5 days per week on‑site at Point Mugu, Ventura County, CA.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of System Administration experience.
• CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Cloud+.
• OS/CE certificates in Microsoft, Linux, or Hypervisor (Cloud).
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Experience/knowledge of:
  Microsoft Windows and Server; RHEL Linux; NAS implementation and management; virtualisation concepts; DISA STIGs;
  Power Shell scripting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems from an ABET‑accredited or NCAE‑designated institution.
• Experience with Navy ATO, VEEAM, FIPS/CC implementation, STIG Viewer, networking concepts.

Compensation (California): $125k – $180k (starting pay will vary based on qualifications & experience). FTI has a location‑based compensation structure; ranges may differ in other locations.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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