Jr. System Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper
Norfolk, VA, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$70,000.0 - $80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Multitier Architecture Microsoft Windows Agile Methodology Confluence JIRA Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Configuration Management Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Data Integrity
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Software Debugging Linux Disaster Recovery Monitoring of Systems IT Management Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers System Center Configuration Manager Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Release Management Reliability Engineering Ansible Server Virtualization Software Deployment Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Backup and Restore Workflow Management Systems Scripting System Availability Reliability of Systems Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Gitlab SC Clearance Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Deployment Automation Patch Management Bitbucket Data Management Restful APIs Devsecops Server Operating Systems & Platforms Jenkins Vulnerability Analysis Vmware

Job description

  • Administer and maintain physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise storage solutions.
  • Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, system patching, and remediation activities to address security risks.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins.
  • Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.
  • Provide Tier II support for complex infrastructure and system issues.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security across enterprise and defense networks.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, including system diagrams, SOPs, and configuration records.
  • Participate in technology research and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance infrastructure performance and security.

Requirements

  • B.S. and 1-2+ years of system administration experience managing enterprise infrastructure, server operating systems (Windows/Linux), or virtualized environments
  • Currently possess and ability to maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding and must maintain certification while supporting the SMIT Contract
  • Strong experience administering Windows and/or Linux server environments in enterprise settings.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, STIG implementation, RMF compliance, and vulnerability management.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar technologies.
  • Familiarity with virtualization platforms, enterprise storage solutions, backup technologies, and high-availability architectures.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and provide effective technical support.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience supporting defense, government, or highly regulated environments is preferred., Keywords: Automated scripting, Bash, Python, PowerShell, script development, script debugging, automation engineering, infrastructure automation, SCCM, system administrator, system engineer, Windows, Secret, top secret, ts/sci, w2, hiring, Windows, linux, RHEL, automation, virtualization, VMware, secret, top secret, Norfolk, Virginia, W2, opentowork, IAT II, Security+, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), SCCM, enterprise endpoint management, Windows endpoint management, endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, operating system deployment (OSD), compliance baselines, configuration management, endpoint reporting, MECM architecture, MECM administration, MECM optimization, high availability, performance tuning, system reliability, PowerShell automation, REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), CI/CD pipelines, continuous integration, continuous delivery, Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Ansible Playbooks, platform administration, infrastructure maintenance, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, workflow design, project configuration, process automation, cloud infrastructure, configuration management, release management, system monitoring, operational excellence, enterprise IT operations, automation frameworks, platform engineering, reliability engineering, deployment automation, cross-functional collaboration, troubleshooting, system administration.

Benefits & conditions

  • Total compensation based on experience level - $70,000-$80,000+ based on experience level
  • Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Contract stability funded through 2028

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