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# Junior Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Edgewater Federal Solutions
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Microsoft Office, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17845700?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17845700%2FJunior-Systems-Administrator-Maryland-Germantown

## About the Role

* US citizenship
 * Active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret security clearance or be able to obtain after hire.
 * Minimum of an Associate degree in Information Technology or similar degree, or equivalent experience.
 * Strong Microsoft Office application skills.
 * Strong written and verbal skills.
 * Attention to detail.
 * Ability to work independently within a team concept.
 * Ability to adapt to changing requirements/processes.
 * Familiarity with basic IT technologies.
 * Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred:

 * Active Top Secret or Q Clearance is preferred.
 * Introductory level of experience of LAN/WAN technologies.
 * Experience with vulnerability and security scans and software, preferred Tenable Nessus.
 * Experience with virtualization.

## Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a Junior System Administrator to provide support to the DOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) contract located in Germantown, Maryland.

Responsibilities

 * Maintain software/hardware inventory records.
 * Perform purchasing duties from cradle to grave.

Perform client hardware installation and support.

 * Provide customer support for developed and maintained systems.
 * Assist in the installation, operation, and maintenance of IT equipment.
 * Assist in the security implementation and maintenance of all IT equipment, including managing anti-virus software, vulnerability scan reports, and log reviews.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.


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