Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (Mid-Level) – Torch Edge AI Deployment

Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (Mid-Level) – Torch Edge AI Deployment

Location:
 On-site / hybrid in the 
El Paso, TX – Las Cruces, NM corridor
 (commuting distance to 
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)
).

Travel:
 Local travel to 
WSMR, Fort Bliss, and other nearby government sites
 (plus occasional CONUS).

Clearance:

Active Secret clearance (required)
.

Employment:
 Full-time

Role Summary

Support deployment and sustainment of 
Torch
, an offline/edge AI system used for real-time interviews, transcription, analysis, and structured reporting. You’ll configure ruggedized devices, harden systems for secure environments, and provide Tier 2/3 support during operational testing and field use—often in disconnected or restricted settings.

Responsibilities

Edge deployment & sustainment

• Provision, image, configure, and maintain edge devices (tablets/edge compute), microphones, headsets, and peripherals
• Install and maintain Torch software stack, updates, and configurations in offline and cloud environments
• Manage encrypted local storage and store-and-forward synchronization when connectivity is available
• Maintain device baselines, gold images, and configuration control
• Research and test new edge devices and associated equipment

Systems engineering & reliability

• Administer Linux-based systems; manage drivers, performance tuning, and service health
• Operate containerized services (Docker; lightweight orchestration a plus)
• Troubleshoot end-to-end issues across OS, device I/O, GPU performance, and application services
• Support logging/telemetry collection appropriate for disconnected environments
• Manage corporate MS 365 Environment and CMMC certification

Security & compliance

• Apply hardening, access controls, auditing, and encryption aligned to NIST/RMF expectations
• Support secure handling procedures and documentation needed for government use
• Participate in incident response/troubleshooting and corrective action planning

Field support

• Provide on-site support at WSMR/Fort Bliss; train users and maintain readiness of kits
• Support test events, user feedback collection, and quick-turn fixes with engineering

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (required)
• 5–8 years systems administration / systems engineering experience
• Strong 
  Linux administration
   (Ubuntu/RHEL)
• Experience with 
  Docker
   and containerized deployments
• Competence in networking fundamentals (LAN/Wi-Fi, troubleshooting, offline enclaves)
• Experience with endpoint security basics (disk encryption, RBAC, patching, auditing)
• Scripting ability (Bash and/or Python) for automation and diagnostics
• Ability to work on-site in the El Paso/Las Cruces/WSMR area

Preferred Qualifications

• NVIDIA GPU / edge inference experience (CUDA a plus)
• Experience supporting DoD ranges, test events, or secure facilities
• Familiarity with RMF/NIST 800-53 control implementation evidence
• Device management at scale (imaging, baseline drift control, inventory)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission with amazing teammates
• Competitive base salary
• 12.5% flexible benefits allowance on top of base pay: use it for health coverage, retirement, additional time off, or other personal priorities
• 6% employer 401(k) contribution (non-elective) with a 4-year rolling vesting schedule
• 20 days PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• TS/SCI clearance upgrade pathway