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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology and Systems Administrator - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Portsmouth, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Operational Systems - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DC177B1B9E01410992215063C1F5CD30/job/ ## About the Role MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and detail-oriented Technology & Systems Administrator to support our operations in Portsmouth, VA . This is an onsite position. In this role, you will be involved in managing critical infrastructure inventory and asset collection project for 50+ key U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) sites. This position requires extensive travel and hands-on work to identify, document, and assess facility-related control systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong technical aptitude and the ability to work independently in various industrial environments., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field * 3+ years of relevant System Administration experience * 2+ years of hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, or Building Automation Systems (BAS); this includes familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and other control system components * Experience running command-line scripts, troubleshoot basic network connectivity, and understand IT/OT system architecture Preferred Qualifications: * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and train both technical and non-technical personnel * Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and entry into the configuration management tool Clearance Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen Physical Requirements : * The person in this position must be able to walk extensively, climb ladders/stairs, and work in various industrial environments (hot, cold, noisy). * Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds. ## Description * Travel to assigned USCG facilities based on defined criticality within geographical regions to conduct a physical inventory of all facility-related control systems and associated hardware/software * Accurately identify and document equipment details, including manufacturer, model, serial number, firmware version, operating systems and physical location * Enter all collected data into a Configuration Management (CM) tool, ensuring data integrity and accuracy * Run pre-defined scripts to gather system information on control system workstations and servers * Work closely with on-site facility engineers and points of contact to locate equipment and understand system configurations * Provide informal training and guidance to on-site personnel regarding cybersecurity hygiene and best practices for Operational Technology * Prepare and submit regular reports on inventory status, site visit summaries, and any identified issues or discrepancies * Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 75% or more) to various sites across the United States * Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve problems as they arise on-site ## Related Videos - [Microservices? 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