System Administrator

Noblis•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Noblis MSD supports the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division in delivering safe, reliable, and mission-ready platforms to the Fleet. Our expertise spans systems engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, integration, and lifecycle support. We are seeking a Machinery Control System (MCS) Systems Administrator to support critical infrastructure and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent experience (high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience)
U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one
Demonstrated success as a Systems Administrator with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and system hardening
Deep expertise in Windows and Linux system administration within enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection tools
Certification in cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
Proven ability to deploy, manage, and optimize virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
Strong foundation in LAN/WAN networking, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting
Advanced knowledge of routing and switching concepts (VLANs, IP subnetting, 802.1Q trunking)
Experience designing and implementing Group Policy in complex Active Directory environments
Proficiency in Active Directory and/or LDAP user and group administration

Nice To Haves

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Ensure availability, performance, and integrity of physical and virtual systems.
Administer servers and storage, including monitoring, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Manage system updates, patches, and firmware.
Maintain system logs, downtime records, and asset inventory.
Install, configure, and support system and application software.
Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to improve system reliability and team efficiency.
Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions.
Support project planning and system deployments with minimal operational impact.
Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
Implement and enforce security policies and best practices.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
Manage firewalls, intrusion detection, and network security tools.
Monitor systems for threats and respond to incidents.
Promote user awareness of cybersecurity best practices.