Junior Systems Administrator

Zachary Piper
United States
29 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
$75,000.0 - $80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Multitier Architecture Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Configuration Management CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security System Configuration Linux Disaster Recovery
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Monitoring of Systems IT Management Linux System Administration Linux Servers Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Ansible Server Administration Server Virtualization Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Git SC Clearance Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Deployment Automation Nessus Bitbucket Data Management CIS Benchmarks Network Server Software Version Control Jenkins Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure
  • Support Windows and Linux server environments, including system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Monitor system health, performance, availability, and infrastructure capacity to minimize downtime
  • Apply DISA STIGs and security baselines to operating systems, applications, and infrastructure
  • Perform vulnerability scanning, analysis, patching, remediation, and mitigation using tools such as ACAS/Nessus
  • Support RMF activities and maintain systems in compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, and similar tools
  • Automate system provisioning, configuration, deployment, and security remediation activities
  • Support enterprise backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and system restoration processes
  • Provide Tier II technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system issues
  • Maintain system configurations, topology diagrams, SOPs, technical documentation, and operational records
  • Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, application, and customer teams to maintain reliable and secure infrastructure
  • Support infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, technical projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, Junior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, System Administrator, Systems Engineer, Junior Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Administrator, Windows Administrator, Windows Systems Administrator, Linux Administrator, Server Administrator, IT Systems Administrator, Systems Support, Enterprise IT, Windows Server, Linux, physical servers, virtual servers, virtualization, enterprise infrastructure, system administration, server administration, system maintenance, system monitoring, troubleshooting, Tier II support, patching, vulnerability management, vulnerability remediation, ACAS, Nessus, vulnerability scanning, security hardening, STIG, DISA STIG, IAVA, RMF, Risk Management Framework, cybersecurity compliance, security compliance, PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, automation, configuration management, automated deployment, system provisioning, infrastructure automation, backup, disaster recovery, system recovery, enterprise storage, technical documentation, SOP, system topology, DoD, DOD, Department of Defense, Navy, Navy infrastructure, federal IT, Secret clearance, active Secret, Security+, CompTIA Security+, Network+, CompTIA Network+, AZ-900, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, DoD 8570, DoD 8140, Norfolk, Virginia, VA, Hampton Roads, Virginia, Navy Base, Norfolk Naval Station

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, server administration, or enterprise IT environments
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent
  • Current CompTIA Network+ certification
  • Current Microsoft AZ-900 certification
  • Hands-on experience administering Windows and/or Linux server environments
  • Experience with system configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  • Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, security hardening, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools such as ACAS/Nessus
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar technologies, * Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal IT environments
  • Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration
  • Experience with PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or configuration-management tools
  • Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus, IAVA, or other DoD cybersecurity processes
  • Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise storage
  • Experience with Bitbucket, Git, or other version-control platforms
  • Experience with automated system provisioning and configuration management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary: $75,000-80,000 depending on experience
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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