System Administrator (Intermediate

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Requisition #: 1800

Job Title: System Administrator (Intermediate)

Location: On-Site, Huntsville, AL

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): IAT Level II Baseline

The Intermediate Systems Administrator provides critical systems engineering, administration, and cybersecurity support for a multi-platform computing environment supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) government contract. The successful candidate will join a cohesive technical team responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and secure operations of physical and virtual system hardware, operating systems (Windows and/or Linux), and associated infrastructure enclaves.

This role demands a balance of robust technical skills, adherence to strict federal security compliance guidelines, and the ability to solve moderately complex technical issues independently while collaborating with Cybersecurity and Software Engineering teams.

• Systems Administration & Maintenance (45%)
• Installation and Provisioning:
  Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu) and enterprise workstations. Infrastructure Management:
  Administer essential network services including Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Virtualization Support:
  Maintain and optimize VMware ESXi environments, vCenter Server, and associated virtual infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime. Backup & Recovery:
  Implement, test, and maintain robust data backup, disaster recovery, and system replication plans.
• Storage Administration:
  Assist in managing network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) configurations.
• Cybersecurity Compliance & Hardening (35%)
• Vulnerability Remediation:
  Regularly review, assess, and patch vulnerabilities identified by automated scanning tools such as ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and Nessus. System Hardening:
  Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to operating systems, browsers, and application enclaves to ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
• Audit and Compliance:
  Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity Professionals to compile and maintain RMF-compliant documentation, system security plans, and configuration management logs. Certificate Management:
  Implement and troubleshoot Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations.
• Scripting, Automation & Network Support (10%)
• Automation:
  Develop and refine administrative scripts using Power Shell, Bash, or Ansible to automate recurring tasks, patching schedules, and security configuration baselines. Network Troubleshooting:
  Provide configuration and basic troubleshooting support for enterprise switches (e.g., Cisco), firewalls, and secure local area network (LAN) connections.
• User Support & Professional Collaboration (10%)
• Ticketing System:
  Familiarization and experience with support ticketing system such as Service Now to actively management customer requests and system projects. Tier II/III Support:
  Deliver advanced technical troubleshooting, end-user training, and incident resolution for escalated helpdesk requests. Documentation:
  Draft and maintain system administrator manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architecture diagrams using tools like Microsoft Visio.

• Required Education & Experience
  
  Education:
  
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