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# IT Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Sonalysts, Inc.
- **Location:** Waterford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Windows PowerShell, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1ed17b8acb3e118a

## About the Role

* Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline) from an accredited institution, or 5+ years of comparable professional experience.
 * Experience with support, configuration, or maintenance of Windows Servers
 * Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*

Preferred, but not required, experience in the following:

 * Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance*
 * Hold a current DOD Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) Level II (or higher) IAM or IAT certification(s) (e.g., GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CISA, CISM, GCIH, CGED, CISSP, CASP)
 * Active Directory experience including GPO, OU design and configuration
 * Experience with network configuration and management
 * Working knowledge of cyber-security implementation methodologies
 * Working knowledge of AI technologies, including generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and AI security best practices
 * Working knowledge of cloud technologies
 * Strong knowledge of incident management and change management best-practices
 * Working knowledge of NIST SP800-171requirements

 * Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

## Description

The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the IT team and effectively manage multiple priorities to meet required deadlines. Responsibilities will include some or all of the following:

 * Maintain, upgrade, and administer organizational software, hardware, and networked systems
 * Design and implement server and service upgrades
 * Configure authentication using identity protocols such as LDAP, RADIUS, and SAML
 * Configure and review monitoring sensors for various services and hardware
 * Use scripts and other tools to automate information system administration and security functions on Windows and Linux (Powershell, Python, etc)
 * Support our software development factory requirements for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
 * Help ensure compliance and best practices are applied to the design, deployment, and implementation of various systems projects
 * Identifying, managing and resolving information system vulnerabilities by performing vulnerability scans, analyzing results, and implementing remediation actions.