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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator (Desktop Support) - **Company:** D2 Consulting - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Databases, Data Integrity, Desktop Computing, Desktop Environments, HP Thin Clients, Image Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, System Center Configuration Manager, Print Servers, Citrix Systems, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Software, Internet Protocol Telephony, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9049492/system-administrator-desktop-support ## About the Role + Thin Client using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Technology + Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 11; Windows 10; Citrix; SMS; and SCCM + End User Hardware o Thin Client, Thick Monitors, KVM's, Printers, Plotters Print Server Configurations, VOIP phone, + Desktop Image Management + Home Directory and Profile Support Services + E-mail Support Services + Software Support Services + Experience and/or knowledgeable with; Windows 7; Windows 10; Win11 Citrix; SMS; and SCCM * Excellent troubleshooting capabilities * Strong communication skills * Strong work ethic and attention to detail * Strong writing skills (consistently document work completed) * Strong time management skills and ability to work flexible schedules to meet job requirements * Ability to move and lift computers, printers, monitors, and other hardware * Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn from others to ensure team's success * Enthusiasm and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies Education/Experience Requirement: * BA/BS (or equivalent experience) * 5+ years of experience Certifications: * Security+ or CASP * ITIL v4 Foundations ## Description As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA., As a System Administrator (Desktop Support), you will be responsible for providing excellent technical support to end-users, maintaining desktop systems, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems. You will work closely with both on-site and remote users to resolve issues, coordinate upgrades, and provide hands-on support for desktop environments. In this role, a typical day will include: * Independently develops technical solution for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture. Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature. * Provide troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex. * Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. * Applies advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels. * Provides guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions. * Leads complex data/media recoverability following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. * Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies. * Configure and maintain networked computer system, including hardware, system software, and applications * Conducts advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines. * Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience. Established operational plans. Manages large projects with limited oversight form manager. * Strong written and verbal communication is imperative when dealing with technically minded employees and non-technical colleagues * Train end-users on the proper use of hardware and software. 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