IT Systems Administrator – Army; TS​/SCI

IT Systems Administrator – Army (TS/SCI)

Location: Arlington, VA

Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Praescient Analytics: Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision‑makers through data‑driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Praescient Analytics is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support a U.S. Army program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, network management, and server operations within secure environments. This individual will install, configure, maintain, and optimize IT systems and infrastructure to ensure consistent performance, security, and reliability across classified and unclassified networks.

• Install, configure, and maintain local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), data communication systems, and both physical and virtual servers.
• Monitor system performance and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources.
• Review system and application logs; verify successful completion of scheduled jobs such as system backups.
• Analyze server and network utilization and manage user access controls and permissions.
• Perform software installation, upgrades, and license management.
• Support network modeling, analysis, and planning to optimize infrastructure performance and capacity.
• Conduct regular system administration tasks and maintain accurate system logs and documentation.
• Identify and implement system improvements, upgrades, and corrective actions in line with program requirements.
• Manage and operate tool permissions, deploy new tools and servers, and maintain system documentation.
• Develop and maintain IT application documentation, system specifications, and test plans per established standards and methodologies.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in system administration within a DoD or federal environment.
• Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux operating systems administration.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall management, and system security practices.
• Familiarity with backup/recovery tools, system patching, and monitoring utilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional).
• Experience supporting Army or other DoD enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of system accreditation and RMF compliance processes.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, company‑paid healthcare for you (we pay your premiums and deductibles).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Travel & performance incentives.
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays).
• $5K annual training allowance.
• $500 book allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required.

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