System Administrator

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. What You Will Do • 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 What You Bring • 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 This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.