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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** SWIFT
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Custom Software, Data Transmissions, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014030/systems-administrator

## About the Role

* BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, IT, GIS, or related field where computer programming and application is required
 * 2+ years' experience as a Systems Administrator
 * 1 year of experience administering a system with the Customer's system security control
 * US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Desired Experience:

 * Experience with Customer program performing software development, coordinating IT services, or administering systems
 * Experience with the Customer's Authority to Operate (ATO) process for mission systems, and coordinating ATO packages for a Customer enclave and completing all of the tasks required from the Customer's ISSM that are necessary to obtain ATO status for that enclave

## Description

* Provide Domain / Systems Administration engineering of the Mission LAN, and oversee the maintenance, optimal function, and patching of the LAN's operating system, and the GOTS, COTS, and custom software products running on it
 * Perform system startup, shutdown, backups, and restores; maintain records of the Cartoon operating system upgrades/changes for reporting purposes
 * Conduct virus scanning and firewall protection of the Mission LAN in compliance with the Customer's ISSM
 * Provide Data Transfer Officer (DTO) services between networks as needed by the Customer
 * Coordinate assistance from the Customer's corporate resources when required, if encountering a problem that the Contractor team cannot solve
 * Ensure security compliance with the Customer's ISSM for all components of the network
 * Perform other system administration duties as requested by the Customer


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