System Administrator
Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026
Before you apply
- U.S. citizenship required
- Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
- Secret clearance
- An active clearance is required to start.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
- CompTIA Security+
- Certifications the posting names.
- Travel up to 50%
- The share of time spent travelling, as the posting states it.
Corvid's Range Engineering & Instrumentation team is adding an experienced System Administrator to provide direct support to a variety of systems used to support testing activities. This customer facing position will monitor system performance and provide technical expertise related to system configuration and management. This position will allow candidates to directly impact mission performance and work closely with stakeholders, administrators and security personnel to develop and maintain information systems that meet unique mission requirements.
Tasking will include:
- Provide routine technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance to maintain performance & security standards
- Apply software updates, patches, and upgrades across a distributed network
- Provide system level understanding and solutions to end users
- Travel to various test ranges to support system integration and test events as required
Requirements:
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
- At least 3 years of relevant experience is required - specifically related to Windows domain architecture and management (preferred candidate would have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field)
- Candidate must possess a Security+
- Position will require extensive travel, up to 50%
- Candidates should possess a familiarity with DoD and DISA security requirements, such as the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and their application on information systems.
- Demonstrated experience working with ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
- Preferred candidates will have experience working with virtual server environments
- Experience using Ivanti enterprise patch management software is a plus.
- Linux experience is a plus.
About Corvid:
Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in using high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our team works on difficult, cutting-edge technical challenges using state-of-the-art technologies and resources.
Why Corvid:
We value our employee-owners and in addition to providing challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefit package that provides value to our team members at all stages of their career.
Corvid benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching
- Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
- Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Company provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth
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- Employee Stock Ownership Plan via 401(k) Matching
- Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - PPO and High-Deductible offering with company HSA contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience
- Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Company provided life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Incentive opportunities