System Administrator

Anonymous Employer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

16 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

4 years minimum

Compensation

$94,681.0 - $136,725.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Configuration Management Software Documentation Cyber Security Information Systems Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Windows Servers Windows PowerShell

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Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management SC Clearance Information Technology Patch Management Network Server Plan of Action and Milestones Vmware

Job description

Administer, maintain, and support Windows-based servers and workstations within a cleared DoD enterprise environment.
Deploy, manage, and verify operating system patches, security updates, and hotfixes.
Implement and maintain security hardening measures, including STIG compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
Monitor system performance, resource utilization, availability, and overall operational health.
Perform vulnerability identification, remediation, and compliance tracking activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, network, and user access issues.
Support RMF compliance efforts, POA&M management, security audits, and accreditation activities.
Maintain accurate configuration management records, system documentation, and change management artifacts.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and engineering teams to ensure secure and reliable operations.
Support infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of Systems Administration experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.
Experience administering Windows Server environments and supporting Windows 10/11 systems.
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and DHCP.
Experience managing system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation.
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for system administration and automation tasks.
Experience supporting virtualized environments using VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, system hardening, and STIG implementation.
Understanding of RMF, POA&M management, and compliance-driven environments.
Experience troubleshooting enterprise servers, workstations, and infrastructure issues.
Experience supporting DoD or federal government IT environments.
Experience with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening.
Strong troubleshooting skills across servers, workstations, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
Active Secret Clearance required with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility. Preferred
Experience administering VMware and other virtualized environments.
Experience supporting RMF accreditation packages and cybersecurity inspections.
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and compliance-driven environments.
Knowledge of enterprise monitoring, incident response, and operational support processes.
Experience working closely with cybersecurity, network engineering, and infrastructure teams.
Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell or similar tools. Compensation: $94,681 - $136,725/year, commensurate on experience.