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# Jr-Sr. Systems Administrator *

- **Company:** Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,920.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Relational Databases, Linux, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, NIPRNet, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Standard Sql, Service Pack
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3A2B2268125248FE88EC1CEBB2C0DC27/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelors in related field and 0-10+ years relevant experience; OR
 * Masters in related field and 0-8+ years relevant experience; OR
 * High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-14+ years relevant experience
 * Current CompTIA Security+ ce Certification preferred at time of hire OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
 * Knowledge of Active Directory, Windows OS, Windows Server OS
 * Basic understanding of OSI networking model
 * Must be able to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
 * Must be able to climb rung ladders and work in confined areas.
 * Must have activeTS/SCI security clearance with ability to pass enhanced security checks

Preferred Requirements

 * Experience configuring and managing VPN connections to remote sites.
 * Other IT/technical certifications than listed above.
 * Experience working in classified environments.
 * Experience working with NIPR, SIPR, other DoD networks.
 * Experience with different databases, including working knowledge of SQL, relational data stores.
 * Experience with Linux OS.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.

## Description

* Maintain development systems (i.e. security patches, kernel updates, OS updates).
 * Use procedures to perform identification, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of hardware failures and restore system capability to operations.
 * Provide administrator support (User creation/deletion, security group management, storage media permissions, shared resources configuration).
 * Manage transferring of data between networks as needed
 * Purchase and configure PCs for new personnel.
 * Purchase and maintain printer toner inventory, replacing cartridges when needed.
 * Maintain system documentation and inventory database.
 * Perform other infrastructure maintenance tasks as required.


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