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# Junior Systems Administrator (5680)

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** Saint Inigoes, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $97,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, Computer Equipment, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FE976F439EA84A87AD137E66A0828C09/job/

## About the Role

* Clearance Required: Top Secret
 * A high school diploma and up to 3 years of experience
 * Security+ or other IAT Level II certification
 * Foundational experience supporting Windows operating systems, computer hardware, or enterprise IT environments.
 * Familiarity with Windows administration, application installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
 * Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, patching, and system hardening.
 * Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently or with senior-level guidance.
 * Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
 * Ability to work onsite at Webster Field / WOLF in Saint Inigoes, MD

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other regulated IT environments.
 * Familiarity with DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer.
 * Experience with ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scanning and remediation.
 * Experience with Windows patching and system backup/recovery processes.
 * Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and basic network troubleshooting.
 * Experience documenting and remediating cybersecurity compliance findings.
 * CompTIA Security+ or other applicable DoD cybersecurity certification.
 * Experience supporting classified or controlled environments.

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## Description

This position is onsite and will support hardware, Windows operating systems and applications, system maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Windows systems administration and be comfortable supporting both day-to-day IT operations and cybersecurity compliance requirements., * Provide hardware support, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and lifecycle support for workstations and associated equipment.

 * Support Windows operating systems and applications, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
 * Perform routine system administration and maintenance activities to maintain system availability and reliability.
 * Apply and validate operating system and application patches in accordance with established maintenance and cybersecurity requirements.
 * Implement and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
 * Support vulnerability management activities, including ACAS scanning, analysis of findings, tracking, and remediation.
 * Monitor and verify system backups and support backup and recovery activities.
 * Identify and remediate system configuration and cybersecurity compliance findings.
 * Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and required compliance records.
 * Coordinate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, and other technical teams to resolve system and compliance issues.
 * Support additional system administration and IT operational requirements as assigned.


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