Systems Administrator

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for aSystems Administrator to join a leading Company located in the Quantico, VAsurrounding area.US Citizenship is required.Candidate must possess an active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.Job Responsibilities: Plan, install, and maintain computer systems, including physical and virtual servers, storage area networks and network-attached storage on five enclaves. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot server hardwar e. Troubleshoot Domain Controllers. Perform performance monitoring and tuning, upgrades and patching, backup and recovery, as well as troubleshooting and problem resolution. Develop and maintain schedules and plans for system updates and patching. Create accounts and groups in Active Directory and create and modify Group Policy Objects. Report on system uptime and SLA performance. Audit server utilization. Assist in building, coordinating, maintaining, changing, and updating, the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for the five enclaves administered by AFOSI. Ensure that all application deliverables and systems comply with applicable DISA STIGs or Security Requirements Guidance. Identify and report system risks. Basic Hiring Criteria: 3 years of experience in systems administration in a Windows-based environment. Bachelor's degree in a related field desired. Must be certified at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, or other certification satisfying DoD 8570 certification requirements). Microsoft certification a plus. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques. Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022; MS SQL Server 2016 and 2019; and VMWare ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN, and Horizon. Experience administering servers in a virtualized production environment using VMWare vSphere 7.x or 8.x technology. Experience with PowerShell for command line and scripting to include scripting for account management, patch deployment, software inventory, service control, and/or object attribute modification. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers with Microsoft Windows. Experience with rack-mounted or blade server hardware. Experience with Active Directory to include creating accounts and groups and navigating a domain tree Experience creating and modifying Group Policy Objects. Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS functions. Knowledge of DHCP server functionality. Experience in troubleshooting Domain Controllers and familiarity with replication issues. Experience with a trouble ticket system such as Remedy or ServiceNow. Experience with security as it pertains to server infrastructure, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS). Experience with a backup solution, hands-on experience with backup and restore procedures, and disaster recovery planning. Must have experience with RMF and applying STIGs. Working knowledge of IT Systems Maintenance Compliance processes to include information assurance vulnerability management (IAVM). Experience creating, reviewing, and revising security documentation and artifacts. Strong understanding of network fundamentals including TCP/IP and sub-nets desired . Experience with Storage Area Networks desired . Experience with DoD IT environment and networks. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, and an ability to conceptualize server infrastructures and configurations. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI). Military connected talent encouraged to apply.VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visitThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2026-03-04