System Administrator

Job Details

Job Title:

System Administrator

Location:

Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: P - IT/Cyber Security / Network Systems

Function/Branch:
Infrastructure

Directorate:
Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type:
Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type:

Exempt

Grade:
L06/L07

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $65,000 - $117,000 / year

Current U.S. Citizenship is required.

Remote work is NOT available for this position. The employee is expected to work on-site at our Arnold AFB Location.

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a System Administrator, you will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for design, support and maintenance of Data Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states.

Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC's mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Linux environments, utilizing enterprise imaging tools (SCCM, MDT, WDS) and scripting to streamline provisioning and maintenance.
• Administer core server and network services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP, to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts using Power Shell to enhance operational efficiency in system management, patching, and reporting.
• Implement and audit robust cybersecurity controls, including system hardening, access management via Active Directory, and vulnerability remediation to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network issues across diverse operating systems and virtualized environments.
• Manage and support virtualization and containerization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, Citrix), collaborating on scalable system improvements and cloud integrations.
• Execute end‑to‑end system maintenance, including performance monitoring, enterprise patch management (SCCM, WSUS), and proactive vulnerability assessments.
• Implement and test comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and rapid system restoration capabilities.
• Develop dynamic testing schedules and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with Information System Security Managers (ISSM) to ensure policy compliance and stay current with emerging technologies and relevant certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in IT‑related field plus 0-4 years of progressively relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtain any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U.S. Citizenship required.