IT Systems Administrator

Watershed Security•Jacksonville, FL

4d•$70,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

Watershed Security is seeking a hands-on Systems Security Engineer to manage, update, and secure a mission-critical Public Safety Systems (PSS) alarm monitoring environment in Jacksonville, FL for a six-month task. The role involves day-to-day administration, optimization, and software modernization of a mixed infrastructure including Windows domain controllers, Citrix servers, and integrated digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment. This position requires a combination of deep Windows systems administration, Citrix virtualization expertise, and hardware integration skills to upgrade end-of-life (EOL) software in support of an upcoming RMF re-authorization. This is an onsite role in Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, Active Directory management, and Virtualization/Citrix engineering.
Proven experience configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
Direct experience working with physical security components, including IP cameras, DVRs, or CCTV systems.
Strong hands-on knowledge of implementing DoD/Navy Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows Server operating systems.
Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Active Directory domain controllers, ensuring proper Group Policy Object (GPO) implementation and domain health.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of Citrix servers delivering core alarm monitoring and video applications to end-users.
Lead the planning and execution of critical software updates and patches to remediate End-of-Life (EOL) application components across the enclave.
Support the integration, configuration, and performance tuning of digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment connected to the local PSS infrastructure.
Design and implement technical fixes, patches, and configurations to meet Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIG requirements and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls.
Maintain rigorous configuration control over the environment's compute, storage, and networking hardware, ensuring all updates are documented.