System Administrator

North Logan, UT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 94000 - 125000

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 6294
Date Posted: February 4 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support and operate a complex on-prem and hybrid infrastructure environment. This role is part of a shared administration team but serves as a primary owner for several core enterprise platforms. The focus is on day-to-day operations reliability security and lifecycle maintenance. This position will play a key role in sustaining current systems and supporting a migration to a Microsoft GCC High Azure environment.

This position is onsite non-remote in our North Logan UT location.

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary operational administrator for assigned systems and platforms ensuring availability performance and security
Administers and supports VMware virtual infrastructure (800 VMs) including routine maintenance troubleshooting and capacity management
Manages enterprise storage and file services including:
- Pure FlashBlade
- Nimble Storage
- NetApp
- File servers shares permissions quotas and archival solutions
Administers Azure tenants including Entra ID (Azure AD) SSO identity integration and core Azure services
Supports and contributes to a migration to Microsoft GCC High
Performs user group and permission management across on-prem and cloud environments
Provides technical guidance coaching and mentoring
Executes routine maintenance patching upgrades and lifecycle tasks with minimal service disruption
Participates in incident response root cause analysis and service restoration
Follows established change management processes and creates and executes approved changes
Ensures assigned systems meet appropriate security and compliance requirements
Produces and maintains clear documentation for assigned systems and solutions
Collaborates closely with network security engineering and customer stakeholders
Provides after-hours and on-call support as required for outages or maintenance events

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
8 years of experience in an IT or systems administrator role including 3 years of experience with VMware vSphere administration
Experience administering enterprise storage and file services (NAS quotas permissions archival systems)
Experience with Azure administration including Entra ID and identity services
Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise operations
Familiarity with operating in regulated environments
Experience following structured change management and incident response processes
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must be willing to travel if required though not a normal expectation
Valid CompTIA Security certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

10 years of experience in an IT or systems administrator role
5 years of experience with VMware vSphere administration
Experience supporting or migrating to Microsoft GCC High environments
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell preferred)
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tools
Experience with enterprise storage platforms
Experience working in hybrid cloud environments
Microsoft or virtualization-related certifications

*Salary Range

$94000 - $125000
- Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we strive to uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions assistance or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program please contact

Required Experience:

Manager

Job ID: 6294Date Posted: February 4 2026Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support and operate a complex on-prem and hybrid infrastructure environment. This role is part of a shared administration team but serves as a primary owner for several core enterp...

Serves as the primary operational administrator for assigned systems and platforms ensuring availability performance and security
Administers and supports VMware virtual infrastructure (800 VMs) including routine maintenance troubleshooting and capacity management
Manages enterprise storage and file services including:
- Pure FlashBlade
- Nimble Storage
- NetApp
- File servers shares permissions quotas and archival solutions
Administers Azure tenants including Entra ID (Azure AD) SSO identity integration and core Azure services
Supports and contributes to a migration to Microsoft GCC High
Performs user group and permission management across on-prem and cloud environments
Provides technical guidance coaching and mentoring
Executes routine maintenance patching upgrades and lifecycle tasks with minimal service disruption
Participates in incident response root cause analysis and service restoration
Follows established change management processes and creates and executes approved changes
Ensures assigned systems meet appropriate security and compliance requirements
Produces and maintains clear documentation for assigned systems and solutions
Collaborates closely with network security engineering and customer stakeholders
Provides after-hours and on-call support as required for outages or maintenance events

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
8 years of experience in an IT or systems administrator role including 3 years of experience with VMware vSphere administration
Experience administering enterprise storage and file services (NAS quotas permissions archival systems)
Experience with Azure administration including Entra ID and identity services
Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise operations
Familiarity with operating in regulated environments
Experience following structured change management and incident response processes
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must be willing to travel if required though not a normal expectation
Valid CompTIA Security certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire