> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1197755-cleared-systems-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1197755-cleared-systems-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cleared Systems Administrator - **Company:** Colossal Contracting, LLC - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Vbscript, Active Directory, Cyber Security, Desktop Virtualization, VMware ESX Servers, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Backend, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gejo0g ## About the Role Colossal Contracting, LLC is looking for Cleared Systems Administrators to support a new team under our government customer in Albany, NY. This individual must have an active DOE Q clearance or an active DOD Top Secret clearance at a minimum. This individual will be a full-time employee whose primary responsibility will be providing system administrative coverage for equipment and software. Essential Duties & Responsibilities + Must have an understanding of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Active Directory, and Group Policy Object Management. + Provide back-end user support for various Information Technology related problems, including problems associated with Windows servers. + Perform Windows system administration tasks. + Install and configure server operating systems. + Ability and experience in applying and maintaining patch levels and security configurations as well as providing life cycle system upgrades. + Experience in hardening of systems through implementation of Cyber Security principles, policies and requirements. + Experience is preferred with the administration, implementation and maintenance of Virtualization technologies. + Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in writing standard operating procedures. + Resolve escalated Help Desk issues. Requirements Experience level must meet or exceed the following: + At least 1 year of experience in supporting Microsoft Windows server computing environment, specifically Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Object management + Knowledge and working experience with Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 and future versions of the Windows Server Operating System. + 1 or more years of experience with server and desktop virtualization including VMWare (such as vSphere and ESXi 6.7)product lines. + Experience in hardening of systems through implementation of Cyber Security principles, policies, and requirements. + Experience with scripting technologies such as VB Script or PowerShell. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)