Systems Administrator; Systems Administrator

Requisition Number: 28818
Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $65,592.00 - $90,000.00
Security Clearance:
Secret
Level of

Experience:

Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece‑parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet.

With a holistic approach to life‑cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

• Maintains smooth operation of multi‑user computer systems in classified SIPR environment, including coordination with network administrators
• Installs and configures hardware, software, and system upgrades for classified systems
• Manages network accounts and enforces network security protocols specific to classified environments
• Manages Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Key Management Server, and other core IT services.
• Implements and maintains network security tools including firewalls, anti‑virus, and intrusion detection services
• Sets up administrator and service accounts while maintaining system documentation
• Tunes system performance and installs system-wide software
• Allocates and manages mass storage space
• Provides backup and recovery coordination
• Trains staff on software applications applicable to their positions
• Monitors system configuration (hardware and software)
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
• Evaluates vendor products and makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases
• Provides technical assistance to customers with information technology issues
• Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems with 3 years of professional experience in systems administration OR
• Master’s degree in related field with 1 year of relevant experience
• Security+ or other Cyber Workforce (CWF) certification(s) required
• Current or Active U.S. Secret clearance (must maintain throughout employment)

• Prior experience performing systems administration in a classified space
• Security+ or other certifications allowing personnel to maintain Cyber Workforce (CWF) credentials
• Experience with MS Windows OS and Red Hat OS
• Experience supporting the installation, configuration and maintenance of physical and virtual servers
• Familiarity with STIGs, Nessus, and the RMF process
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• A+ certification and/or related hardware/software experience.

• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.
• Ability to lift physical desktop computers and rack mounted servers and other equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role’s function and a candidate’s education or training, work experience, and key skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance.

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