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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Linux, Disaster Recovery, File System Permissions, Identity and Access Management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Windows Servers, Network Connections, Citrix Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88161907/1

## About the Role

* Security Clearance: Must possess an active, transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
 * DoD 8570 Compliance: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or CySA+) is mandatory prior to start.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted).
 * Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of enterprise system administration experience within a classified environment.

## Description

SMS is hiring a Systems Administrator to support our Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) IT Services program. This role ensures the stability, security, and peak performance of critical, classified on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure. The candidate will serve mission users across defense and intelligence teams within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment., * Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows servers within multi-domain environments.

 * System Hardening: Execute security controls, implement system configuration changes, and ensure compliance with strict DoD security protocols.
 * Vulnerability Management: Monitor and remediate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) via regular patching and scanning.
 * Virtualization & Cloud: Configure and manage virtual environments using VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
 * Incident Resolution: Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for complex hardware, network connectivity, and application issues.
 * Identity Management: Maintain active directory infrastructure, manage user accounts, and govern file permissions.
 * Disaster Recovery: Oversee routine system backups, storage area network (SAN) configurations, and data recovery operations.
 * Team Collaboration: Author and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system security plans.


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