System Administrator

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

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

Function/Branch: IS&T/Infrastructure

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L06 (PA0618) - L07 (PA0717)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $60,000 - $105,000 / year

Overview

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties:

Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and LINUX environments, utilizing enterprise tools 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.
• Manage and maintain petabytes of infrastructure storage across the enterprise.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency in system management, patching, and reporting.
• Implement and audit robust cybersecurity controls, including system hardening, access management, 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 (Hyper-V, Docker), collaborating on scalable system improvements and cloud integrations.
• Execute end-to-end system maintenance, including performance monitoring, enterprise patch management (SCCM, WSUS, Lansweeper, custom tools), and proactive vulnerability assessments.
• Implement, maintain 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.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in complex multi-platform environments.
• Experience with Windows & LINUX operating systems operating in an Enterprise environment.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Windows Server OS, and enterprise storage solutions.
• Proficiency in managing DNS, DHCP, and network services in dynamic enterprise environments.
• Skilled in scripting languages, primarily PowerShell, Bash, and Python, for automation and orchestration.
• Strong understanding of virtualization (HyperV & Docker).
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SSH) and network security best practices.
• Effective communicator with proven teamwork abilities and technical documentation skills.
• Microsoft Certification for Windows Server and Windows Domain management (e.g., MCSA, MCSE).

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

Arnold Airforce Base $60,000 - $105,000/year

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Join our Team!

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.