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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Software Maintenance, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Content Automation Protocol, Server Administration, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Nessus, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8865083/system-administrator ## About the Role The Systems Administrator will have experience in managing, maintaining, and securing Mount Laurel's critical virtual infrastructure (Linux/Windows/ESXi) and physical Windows/Linux environments. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in Windows OS, Linux OS, and virtualization/physical best practices, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to maintain highly available, secure, and performant systems. Clearance & Location Requirements: * All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. * This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, New Jersey location., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent full-time professional experience * 3+ years of professional windows systems administration experience, preferably in a security position * Security+ CE certification, or equivalent level I or II IAT/IAM certification (DoD Directives 8140/8570) * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed * Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) * Experience configuring systems and performing associated Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) tasks, including daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance to all systems * Proficiency with backup and disaster recovery solutions * Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD compliance tools What Makes You Stand Out: * Linux system administration experience * Experience with, or knowledge of managing & maintaining system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management (Windows/Linux/ESXi) * Understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls * Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation * Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., PDQ Deploy) * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously ## Description * Window System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain windows operating systems (Windows 11) in both virtual and physical environments. * Server Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain server operating system (Server 2022 and 2025) in both virtual and physical environments. * Linux System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat) in both virtual and physical environments. * System & Software Maintenance: Perform monthly maintenance by applying Operating system and software patches to remediate open vulnerabilities on the information system. * Security & Compliance: Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability, security, and performance; implement and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Demonstrate the ability to manage, execute, and maintain system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management. * Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 2/3 support to quickly diagnose and resolve complex system and virtual/physical system performance issues, system configuration problems, and outages. * Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerCLI, Ansible Playbook) to streamline routine administrative tasks, deployments, and reporting. * VMware Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)