Cyber Systems Administrator - Level 3 (Secret Clearance)
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Job description
The Level 3 Cyber Systems Administrator serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for advanced system administration, infrastructure optimization, incident resolution, and engineering support. This role operates with greater autonomy and supports complex enterprise environments and mission-critical systems., * Lead monitoring and health assessments of enterprise infrastructure and mission systems
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex system, network, and virtualization issues
- Execute and oversee system patching, maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Drive incident response coordination, root cause analysis, and resolution documentation
- Partner with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to plan and execute engineering activities
- Provide cybersecurity compliance support and audit readiness assistance
- Identify inefficiencies and implement system performance optimizations
- Mentor junior administrators and support operational best practices
- Contribute to process engineering and infrastructure modernization efforts, * Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM): advanced packaging, OS deployment, patch management, troubleshooting DP/client communication issues
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): enterprise administration, synchronization, approval workflows, MECM integration
- VMware vSphere/ESXi: advanced administration including clusters, HA/DRS, performance tuning, virtual networking
- Windows Server 2016-2025 and Windows 11 enterprise administration
- Active Directory architecture, DNS, Group Policy design and troubleshooting
- PowerShell and Bash scripting for automation and system management
- Monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission-critical infrastructure
Requirements
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR access, * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline)
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR access
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification required (or higher) within 6 months (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP), * 5+ years of relevant experience (Master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years), * PKI / Certificate Services (ADCS, certificate automation, OCSP, CRLs, TLS infrastructure)
- Ansible automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code implementation
- Microsoft Exchange hybrid or enterprise environments
- Experience leading technical initiatives or infrastructure projects
- Strong root cause analysis and systems engineering experience
Travel
- Up to 10% travel required
Benefits & conditions
MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.