Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator - Multiple Locations

LCE is a 100% employee‑owned DoD contractor focused on delivering mission‑critical solutions to the Department of Defense.

• US citizenship required
• Active security clearance required (security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis)

• Provide Network and Computer Systems Administration support, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, upgrading, maintaining, and replacing or removing hardware and software components.
• Perform installs, configurations, updates, and troubleshooting on workstations, servers, network and virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Windows, Linux, and other approved OS and applications).
• Add, relocate, or remove applications as needed.
• Administer server‑based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, backups, messaging; perform systems monitoring and implement STIGs.
• Provide consultation on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems’ security and sustainability.
• Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
• Troubleshoot, install computers, and connect software or hardware to the network following industry standards and SOPs approved by Government personnel.
• Receive work assignments and report progress via a web‑based application provided by the Government; provide Systems Administration tasks at the level of the Network and Computer Systems Administrator.
• Work in a team environment with the network operations team to collaborate and accomplish the tasks set forth.
• Support the disposal of obsolete or excess equipment as directed by Network Operations (e.g., preparing equipment for declassifying, hard drive destruction, moving to disposal, and administrative support of required documents).

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or four extra years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• AT&T level II or level III (depending on the role) compliant certification.
• 0‑3 years (Jr), 3‑9 years (Mid), 9+ years (Sr) experience.
• Experience configuring VMware products, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and administrative management tools.
• Capability to implement and analyze DoD IT requirements including STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and prior work experience with DoD networks.
• Workstation and server administration knowledge and experience.

• Intermediate certifications such as Microsoft Certified Associate, VMware Certified Technical Associate, Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
• Advanced certifications for mid and senior positions (CCNA, RHCE, MCSE, VMware, etc.).
• Experience with DoD RMF and DoD networks.

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans for employees and families
• Free employee life and disability insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Company‑matched 401(k) and company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick leave
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Flexible schedules and relaxed dress code
• Employer‑sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus program, employee referral program, numerous recognition opportunities, and more

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.