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# Systems Administrator-Windows and Some Linux

- **Company:** IPT Associates
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Software Applications, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Windows Domain, Windows PowerShell, Software Asset Management, System Availability, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Operating System Security, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9305277/systems-administrator-windows-and-some-linux

## About the Role

* Are curious and excited about technology

 * Like solving problems and figuring things out

 * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team

 * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field

 * Active Secret security clearance required
 * Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows server and workstation operating systems and approved applications across physical and virtual environments, including compatibility troubleshooting, with working knowledge of Linux administration.
 * Experience monitoring system health, performance, and capacity and administering storage, backups, data restoration, and disaster recovery capabilities.
 * Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows domain services, Group Policy, user and group administration, access permissions, and operating system security controls.
 * Experience applying system and application patches, implementing applicable DISA STIGs, interpreting vulnerability scan results, and remediating findings under DoD and Air Force requirements.
 * Possess and maintain current CompTIA Security+ or another cybersecurity certification approved for the assigned DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role and proficiency level under DoDM 8140.03, together with any operating system certification required by the contract.
 * Experience using PowerShell or comparable scripting and configuration-management tools to automate routine administration and maintain approved system baselines; ability to produce clear technical documentation and apply incident, problem, and change-management practices while coordinating with users and technical teams.

## Description

* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft Windows servers and workstations, with supporting Linux system administration across physical and virtual environments.
 * Monitor system availability, performance, and resource utilization; troubleshoot hardware, operating system, software, and connectivity issues to sustain reliable operations.
 * Apply operating system and application patches, implement security hardening and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), support vulnerability scans, and remediate and document findings within established remediation timelines in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
 * Manage storage capacity and scheduled backups; verify backup completion, restore data, and support disaster recovery planning and testing to maintain data integrity, availability, and recoverability.
 * Administer user accounts, groups, roles, and access permissions; support Windows domain, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration and enforce approved access controls and security configurations.
 * Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade approved software applications; resolve compatibility issues and maintain accurate software inventory and license records.
 * Plan, test, and implement approved system upgrades and configuration changes through documented change-control processes; automate routine administration tasks using scripting and configuration-management tools and maintain approved configuration baselines.
 * Maintain system configuration records, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides; document, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate incidents within established service levels, support root-cause analysis, and provide knowledge transfer while coordinating with users, application teams, and cybersecurity personnel.