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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** SteelGate LLC - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $118,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, Information Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Server Virtualization, Software Engineering, Backup and Restore, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, User Accounts - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.steelgatellc.com/job/system-administrator/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll ## About the Role We are seeking a highly organized System Administrator with an active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification to manage, maintain, and optimize our critical Windows physical/virtual server environments and network infrastructure. This role requires 3+ years of technical experience troubleshooting hardware/software, managing user access controls, and overseeing backup and recovery processes under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and the cross-functional communication necessary to collaborate effectively across technical teams, non-technical users, and external DoD or military entities, * 3+ years of experience in system administration, network administration, or a related role * Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical users and collaborate across multiple teams and external entities * Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks, projects, and priorities to meet customer deadlines * Excellent organizational skills in maintaining documentation of system configurations and procedures, and providing reports on system performance, incidents, and maintenance activities * Experience providing technical support to end users: monitoring system performance, troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues, optimizing network performance, managing system backups and recovery processes, and implementing necessary upgrades and patches * Ability to install, configure, administer, manage, and maintain network infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) and Windows physical and virtual server environments/operating systems * Experience with managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various systems, networks, and applications: including creating, enabling, provisioning and deactivating user accounts * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (can substitute with Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, or HS diploma and 6 years of experience) * TS/SCI clearance * CompTIA Security+ and/or DoD 8570-compliant IAT Level II Certification Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or a DoD, Army, or Joint Staff classified program * Experience as a U.S. Army Information Management Officer and/or coordinating across multiple organizations including Signal Brigades, Army offices, INSCOM, DoD CIO, DIA, GISA, NEC * Ability to assist in planning and executing IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, or new technology deployments * Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with team members, government clients, and stakeholders across teams to problem solve and recommend and implement system improvements * Experience with Kanban, Agile, or project management applications and methodologies * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Network+, or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification(s) ## Related Videos - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [Modern Web Development with Nuxt3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/294-modern-web-development-with-nuxt3) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [TypeScript Features That Changed the Game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100061-typescript-features-that-changed-the-game) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)