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# System Administrator

- **Company:** HUNTER
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux System Administration, Peripherals, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Network Server, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80f30bf697a7cd80

## About the Role

Hunter Strategy is hiring a System Administrator to support the U.S. Coast Guard's intelligence systems under CG-26. You will keep mission systems patched, secure and running, and you will help the Coast Guard meet Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes solving hard technical problems and wants to grow in a mission-focused environment., * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field

 * 2-3 years of Tier 2-3 help desk or system support experience
 * Hands-on experience with patching and security configuration in Windows environments
 * Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to fixing problems
 * Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical users
 * U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with eligibility for SCI
 * Ability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite days at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC

Nice to Have

 * Experience supporting USCG, DHS, DoD or Intelligence Community systems
 * Familiarity with AWS environments
 * Linux administration experience
 * ITIL Foundation certification

Required Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE

## Description

* Apply and track patches, updates and security configurations across intelligence systems in line with CGCYBER directives and deadlines
 * Resolve Tier 2 and Tier 3 tickets escalated from the service desk, and find the root cause of recurring issues
 * Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, network connectivity and application issues on workstations, servers and peripherals
 * Apply security baselines and STIG settings, and fix findings from vulnerability scans
 * Manage user accounts, group policies and access permissions in Active Directory
 * Support audits, system hardening and cybersecurity compliance reporting
 * Keep system documentation current, including configurations, procedures, knowledge base articles and asset records
 * Work with ISSOs, network engineers and government leads on changes and incidents
 * Follow change management and security procedures for classified systems