Systems Administrator

Veterans Enterprise Technology Solutions

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance required.
  • IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+) is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience needed.
  • 3-5 years' experience in enterprise systems administration within classified environments is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain both Linux and Windows servers.
  • Implement system hardening and adhere to DoD security protocols.
  • Monitor security vulnerabilities and apply necessary patches.
  • Manage virtualization environments with VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for IT issues.
  • Administer Active Directory, including user accounts and file permissions.
  • Oversee system backups, SAN configurations, and execute data recovery strategies.
  • Document technical processes, SOPs, and security plans.

Benefits

  • Robust IT training and certification opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment in a high-stakes setting.
  • Involvement in mission-critical projects.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure in classified environments. The role manages Windows and Linux servers, virtualization and cloud platforms, Active Directory, system security, vulnerability remediation, backups, and technical support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers.
  • Implement system hardening and DoD security controls.
  • Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities and required patches.
  • Manage virtual environments using VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support.
  • Administer Active Directory, user accounts, and file permissions.
  • Manage system backups, SAN configurations, and data recovery.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system security plans.
  • Support reliable and secure operation of mission-critical IT infrastructure.

Required Qualifications
  • Active, transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
  • IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or CySA+.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of enterprise systems administration experience in a classified environment.


Working Place:

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Company :

2026 Sept 10th Virtual IT/Cyber - SMS Data Products

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