Junior System Administrator; On-Site

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Joint Pathology Center, 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The Junior System Administrator provides day‑to‑day system administration and technical support services to ensure the operational availability, security, and compliance of Joint Pathology Center (JPC) information systems.

2 years of system administration experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field; active certification meeting Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF)/Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II requirements (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CND, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP).

• Above‑average experience performing system monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration tasks.
• Above‑average experience performing routine system administration and maintenance tasks.
• Above‑average experience troubleshooting and deploying end‑user devices (mobile devices, workstations, and network‑connected equipment).
• Experience with Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022).
• Experience with Linux‑based medical devices and network‑connected peripherals.
• Experience supporting Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with Virtual Teleconference (VTC) support.
• Ability to read and interpret system logs and error reports.
• Experience supporting a federal agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues.

• Assignment Location – Joint Pathology Center, 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
• Sedentary work – occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent or constant light movements, typing, repetitive motions.
• Need close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors, read; may need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Active DoD Secret Clearance; ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance as needed.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• DoD Clearance consists of a review of up to but not limited to: 10‑year period, OPM Security Investigations Index (SII), DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII), National Agency Check (NAC) records, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check, credit report check, check of local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over the applicant’s areas, education check, employment verification (may include interviews), corroboration of unemployment, reference interviews, individual, former spouse interviews, confirmation of all residences, verification of public record information.

• Maintain operational availability of JPC information systems via routine system administration and Tier I‑III technical support.
• Respond to user support requests in a timely and professional manner to minimize mission impact.
• Perform hardware replacement, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and deployment of End User Devices (EUDs) and servers as assigned.
• Track Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) notices to prevent system quarantine.
• Apply manual patches to servers and end‑user devices when automated deployment tools fail.
• Support implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as directed.
• Perform basic Active Directory administration and Group Policy tasks under senior guidance.
• Assist with basic network configuration and troubleshooting within the DoD NIPRNET environment.
• Provide VTC support, including setup, troubleshooting, and coordination with vendors for VTC room installations.
• Provide ad‑hoc training to non‑IT JPC personnel to improve computer literacy.
• Develop and maintain quick reference guides and user documentation for commonly used systems and applications.
• Coordinate with property management personnel to track and inventory IT assets and EUDs.
• Support IT…