Inversion Space
Senior System Administrator
$97K–$154K
Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in comparable environments.
- Visa sponsorship
- To conform to ITAR, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Administers mission-critical cloud, operating system, network, and security infrastructure for defense and government programs.
What you'll do
- Manage cloud services, Windows and Linux systems, containers, networks, and identity and access workflows.
- Maintain system security through patching, hardening, monitoring, and controls aligned with defense compliance frameworks.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and support disaster recovery, backups, and mission readiness.
What they ask for
- Professional experience supporting systems in defense, federal, or other highly secure environments.
- Expertise in virtualization and cloud platforms; strong networking and cybersecurity knowledge.
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux administration, plus analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting government programs or regulated technical environments.
- Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, or relevant cloud and security certifications.
Pay
$97,000 - $154,000 USD base salary
Tools
AWS, Azure, GCP, Windows, Linux, RHEL, Docker, Kubernetes
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