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Senior Systems Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Havelock, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 86000 - 86000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Overview
Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator
Location: Cherry Point North Carolina
Rivet Operations Company is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to provide advanced technical IT support to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina. This role plans implements and manages complex server and network infrastructures to ensure maximum uptime security and performance across unclassified and classified environments.
The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for daily technical support of unclassified and classified workstations and applications managing user accounts and providing helpdesk support for all ALD personnel and approved third-party contractors. This role manages workstation configurations and peripherals; diagnoses and repairs aviation programs of record (POR) local area network (LAN) connectivity and operating system issues; verifies all aviation information systems (AIS) comply with Information Assurance (IA) standards; and manages SharePoint sites to ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage workstation configurations and peripherals and diagnose and repair aviation programs of record (POR) LAN connectivity and operating system issues.
Verify all aviation information systems (AIS) are compliant with Information Assurance (IA) standards and manage SharePoint sites to ensure compliance with all regulations.
Design system architecture and administer virtualization environments including VMware and Linux as well as cloud environments.
Manage security functions including firewalls backups and related system protection measures.
Conduct periodic visits to USMC sites to upgrade repair and provide lifecycle support for IT equipment; research and identify process automation technology to increase operational readiness.
Automate routine administrative tasks through scripting and configuration management tools to improve efficiency.
Maintain system documentation including configurations standard operating procedures and change records.
Coordinate with network security and application teams to plan and implement infrastructure changes.
Monitor system performance availability and capacity and proactively resolve issues to minimize downtime.
Perform system backups recovery operations and disaster recovery testing to protect data and ensure continuity.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.
Experience to meet one of these qualifications is desired:
A minimum of 8 years general experience with an associates degree.
A minimum of 6 years general experience with a bachelors degree.
A minimum of 4 years general experience with a masters degree.
In lieu of a degree candidates may qualify with an additional number of years of relevant experience.
Specialized experience planning implementing and managing complex server and network infrastructures to ensure maximum uptime security and performance.
Experience designing system architecture and administering virtualization environments including VMware and Linux as well as cloud environments.
Experience managing security functions including firewalls backups and related system protection measures.
Experience managing installing and maintaining network infrastructure hardware software and application support environments.
Experience mentoring junior technical staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan a matching retirement program and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization please visit our web site at .
Physical Requirements:
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility including but not limited to bending reaching and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 40 lbs.
Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.
Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race color creed religion medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition) sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability or Vietnam era or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
Posted Salary Range
USD $86000.00 - USD $96000.00 /Yr.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
