System Administrator - TS​/SCI Clearance

Description

The System Administrator will support daily administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security of Windows-based systems in a secure federal environment. This role is ideal for an administrator with hands‑on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure who can work both independently and under the guidance of senior technical staff. The position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and a strong understanding of Windows system operations, user support, patching, documentation, and secure configuration practices.

• Administer and support Windows Server and Windows desktop systems across secure enterprise environments.
• Create,modify,and maintain user accounts, groups, permissions, organizational units, and access controls within Active Directory.
• Apply approved system patches, updates, and configuration changes in accordance with established maintenance procedures.
• Assist with Group Policy management, workstation configuration, software installation, and system baseline maintenance.
• Monitor system health, review logs, respond to alerts, and escal… (escalate complex issues to senior administrators or engineering teams as appropriate).
• Perform troubleshooting for common hardware, software, operating system, authentication, and connectivity issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation activities, including reviewing scan findings, applying fixes, and documenting remediation status.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including system configurations, troubleshooting steps, inventory records, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with backups, restore testing, account audits, system checks, and routine operational tasks.
• Coordinate with help desk, cybersecurity, network, and engineering teams to support reliable and secure system operations.

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required at the time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract and clearance requirements.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in systems administration, desktop/server support, or enterprise IT operations.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server and Windows desktop environments.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, user permissions, and basic enterprise authentication concepts.
• Experience performing system patching, software installation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance activities.
• Ability to follow change management, security, documentation, and operational procedures in a secure environment.
• Strong customer service, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior administrators, cybersecurity teams, network teams, and end users.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, or the ability to obtain/maintain required compliance certification, is a plus.
• Experience supporting VMware, Hyper‑V, or other virtualized server environments, is a plus.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, vulnerability scanning tools, secure configuration standards, and remediation workflows, is a plus.
• Experience using Power Shell for basic administration, reporting, or automation tasks, is a plus.
• Exposure to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, SCCM, MECM, WSUS, or similar patching and deployment tools, is a plus.
• Basic understanding of backup and recovery processes, file services, print services, and enterprise monitoring tools, is a plus.

Pay range: $145,000 - $175,000 depending on experience and skill set.

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