Junior System Administrator

SITEC Consulting
Lexington Park, United States of America
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 105K

Job location

Lexington Park, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Agile Methodologies
CompTIA Security+
Information Systems
System Configuration
Linux
Disaster Recovery
VMware ESX Servers
Linux System Administration
Networking Basics
Network Virtualization
Virtual Machines
vSphere
Software Vulnerability Management
Backup and Restore
Software Troubleshooting
SC Clearance
Network Support
Hardware Infrastructure
Vulnerability Analysis
User Accounts
VMware

Job description

As a System Administrator, you will support day-to-day operations, maintenance, and engineering activities across Windows, Linux, VMware, and related infrastructure. Responsibilities may include:

  • Deploying and maintaining physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, including virtual machines and containers
  • Performing routine maintenance, configuration changes, and troubleshooting across servers, workstations, and IT equipment
  • Installing, configuring, and supporting hardware and software in a secure enterprise environment
  • Managing system backups, disaster recovery planning, user accounts, and permissions
  • Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting software applications
  • Supporting customers by resolving technical issues and providing guidance on best practices
  • Maintaining documentation, including knowledge base articles, incident response actions, system configurations, and administration procedures
  • Securing information systems and applications in accordance with current DoD guidance
  • Supporting RMF compliance activities, including scanning, STIG execution, remediation tracking, and routine security reporting
  • Maintaining system configuration and security posture through continuous monitoring
  • Participating in project planning and execution using Agile methodologies
  • Providing networking support for on-premises infrastructure, including virtual networking environments, Whether you are a junior administrator looking to grow or a senior-level professional ready to take ownership of complex systems, this role offers room to contribute, learn, and advance.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Vulnerability scanning implementation?, * Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

  • Ability to start with an interim Top Secret, if applicable
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience with the following:
  • Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux system administration
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities
  • Hands-on experience with security scanning, STIG execution, vulnerability remediation, or related security hardening activities
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Windows or Linux operating system certification
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and virtual networking concepts
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support skills, * VMware / vSphere / ESXi administration
  • Virtual networking
  • System backups and disaster recovery
  • Containers
  • Active Directory
  • Networking fundamentals and on-premises infrastructure support
  • Experience working in secure DoD or government environments, An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

About the company

Join SITEC Consulting and help support secure, reliable, mission-critical infrastructure for government customers.

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