System Administrator

• Administer, monitor, and maintain physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise storage to ensure operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides to operating systems, applications, and network devices in alignment with the Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and execute timely patching, remediation, and mitigation activities.
• Develop and implement automation using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins to streamline provisioning, deployment, and configuration baselines.
• Manage enterprise backup and disaster recovery procedures, including routine testing of data integrity and failover systems.
• Provide Tier II system administration support and maintain documentation including topology diagrams, SOPs, and configuration logs.

Our client seeks a mission-oriented junior System Administrator with 1-3 years of experience to provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain system hardware, software, and related infrastructure. The role sustains infrastructure health, supports technical research and development, and helps ensure the availability and security of defense and enterprise networks. The administrator will uphold organizational values and security standards while demonstrating self-motivation and punctual attendance in a dynamic environment.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 1-3 years of system administration experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with Windows or Linux server administration and virtualization.
• Experience applying STIGs and working within RMF-aligned security practices.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Jenkins.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and patch management processes.
• Experience managing backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.

Education Requirements:

• Active secret clearance or higher.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.