IT Architect M365 (m / w / d)

When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles! Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Systems Administrator opportunity available based in Moehringen, Germany. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD TS / SCI security clearance and meet TESA accreditation requirements.

• TESA Certification allows employees to be tax exempt for both Germany and the US, in addition to other great perks.
• Employees may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, housing allowance, COLA, and school reimbursement for dependents.

This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, US EUCOM located OCONUS in Stuttgart, Germany. This position requires travel OCONUS. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will take ownership of configuring, optimizing, and maintaining our Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based systems. Drawing on your 7-9 years of IT experience, you will troubleshoot, monitor, and secure Linux environments that support critical infrastructure for global military operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring high availability, peak performance, and the overall integrity of these systems to meet the demands of mission-critical services.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage and monitor system resources to ensure optimal performance, including performing capacity planning and implementing best practices for system optimization.
2. Administer Linux-based systems by handling tasks such as installation, configuration, patching, and security hardening, adhering to DISA STIG requirements for system security.
3. Support automation of system administration tasks using shell scripting or tools like Ansible, GitLab, AWX / AAP, PowerShell, and participate in the development of CI / CD pipelines for future automation efforts.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing limited support for Windows and networking systems when necessary.
5. Contribute to incident resolution by troubleshooting system issues in real time, delivering Tier 2 / 3 support for Linux-based systems and applications.

Systems and tools you may work with include, but are not limited to: ServiceNow, RHEL, Ubuntu, NXLog / SYSLog, Red Hat Satellite, Content Delivery Nodes, AWX / Ansible Automation Platform, GitLab, Clevis & Tang, Apache, and Splunk.

Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Bash scripting, or similar technologies is required. Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and containerization (Docker, Openshift, Kubernetes) is a plus. A solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP) and security awareness with experience implementing best practices to ensure system integrity and compliance is essential.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in a Linux environment and working with the DOD, are required. The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner. The candidate will be required to work in dynamic fast-paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA / BS + 3 years recent specialized experience, or AA / AS + 7 years recent specialized experience, or a major certification + 7 years recent specialized experience, or 11 years of recent specialized experience.
2. RedHat Certified Solutions Associate or greater, Linux+, LPIC (1,2, or 3), or comparable computer certification.
3. CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 10%. In some occasions, overnight travel may be required. Active Passport in support of OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY) / Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel, Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location. Office setting: Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background investigation. In connection with working on certain federal contracts, a drug screen may also be required.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

• Medical, dental, vision, Life / AD&D / STD / LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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MORE ABOUT US

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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