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# System Administrator

- **Company:** DUNHILL PROFESSIONAL SEARCH
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $132,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Servers, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Network Routing, Information Technology, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9233384/system-administrator

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience (Master's preferred)
 * 7-10 years of experience in information technology or systems administration
 * Enterprise-level Windows Server administration and patching
 * Proficiency in Tenable/Nessus vulnerability management and reporting
 * Experience supporting incident response and infrastructure troubleshooting

Preferred: CompTIA A+ or ITIL certification; Azure infrastructure and network routing experience.

Compensation: $115,000 - $132,000 per year

US Citizenship (no dual citizenship) and the ability to pass a federal background investigation in order to be granted access to sensitive information.

## Description

* Administer Windows Server 2019/2022 environments: installation, configuration, upgrades, security patches and scheduled maintenance
 * Monitor backup and storage systems, troubleshoot alerts and ensure recovery readiness
 * Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation with Tenable/Nessus and work with the security team on scan outcomes
 * Support high-level incident response, triage technical issues and document remediation actions
 * Take part in infrastructure initiatives (such as Windows Server 2016 retirement and IIS/logging enhancements) and security authorization evidence preparation
 * Support operational security hygiene through service account reviews and password rotation coordination
 * Contribute to documentation and records management across program offices