Systems Administrator – Port Hueneme, Corona, China Lake, San Diego

About the role

LCE, a 100% employee‑owned DoD contractor, is seeking experienced Systems Administrators to support multiple locations in California. The role involves maintaining and securing networked computer systems that underpin critical national‑security missions.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and replace hardware and software components across workstations, servers, and virtualized environments.
• Manage VMWare, Cisco, Windows, Linux, and other approved operating systems and applications.
• Administer server‑based systems, security devices, network storage, backups, messaging, and system monitoring tools.
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and maintain baseline system security per organizational policies.
• Provide technical consultation on network, application, and customer‑service issues.
• Document work assignments and report progress via a government‑provided web application.
• Support DRMO processes, including equipment declassification, hard‑drive destruction, and relocation.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Proven experience in network and computer systems administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with network operations teams.

Required skills

• VMWare virtualization.
• Cisco networking equipment.
• Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Implementation of STIGs.
• Network storage and backup solutions.
• Messaging and system monitoring tools.
• Hardware installation and software configuration.

What we offer

• Employee‑ownership culture with shared responsibility and rewards.
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact national‑security programs.
• Professional growth within a mission‑focused organization.