Systems Administrator I

HII's Mission Technologies division•Springfield, VA

2d•$95,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Systems Administrator supports enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments that enable critical mission and business operations. Working under the guidance and direction of Senior Systems Administrators, this role operates, maintains, and supports Windows-based services to ensure they are configured, secured, reliable, performant, and compliant with organizational and DoD standards. The position is part of HII Mission Technologies’ Cyber and Intelligence division, supporting enterprise-level security and modernization across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. The role supports services including Active Directory, Exchange, File Services, SharePoint, and SQL Server; performs installations, configurations, patching, and routine maintenance; and integrates systems with enterprise monitoring, security, and configuration-management tools. It also applies security configurations based on SRGs and STIGs, supports vulnerability remediation using SCCM/MECM, and operates systems in a secure processing environment meeting accreditation and audit requirements. The administrator uses remote monitoring and management tools to identify and resolve issues across a globally dispersed enterprise. The role may also document system configurations, support change management and solution deployment, and coordinate with senior administrators to keep environments secure, compliant, and aligned with mission needs. An active TS/SCI clearance is required at start, with the ability to obtain CI Poly. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with 0–10% required travel.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on systems experience providing operations and maintenance support for enterprise Microsoft Windows server operating systems and server applications, such as Active Directory, Exchange, File Services, SCCM/MECM, and Citrix.
Experience working with Active Directory for centralized user authentication and authorization.
Experience managing and configuring DHCP, DNS, and Group Policies.
Experience performing system administration tasks through a command-line interface, such as PowerShell.
Experience using remote monitoring and management tools to troubleshoot, assess, and resolve issues across a globally dispersed enterprise.
Experience conducting vulnerability and flaw remediation via SCCM or MECM.
Experience operating and maintaining solutions in a secure processing environment.
Experience applying and maintaining standard security configurations based on SRGs and STIGs.
Active TS/SCI government security clearance required at start, with ability to obtain CI Poly.
Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF requirements for 451-Intermediate or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months.
Education and experience vary by level: Systems Administrator 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience; Systems Administrator 2 requires 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of relevant experience; Systems Administrator 3 requires 6 years of relevant experience with a related bachelor’s degree, 4 years with a related master’s degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience; Systems Administrator 4 requires 10 years of relevant experience with a related bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a related master’s degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktop (CVAD).
Familiarity with basic network troubleshooting concepts and approaches.
Formal training or vendor certifications on Microsoft Server operating systems and/or applications and technologies such as Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, Splunk, SolarWinds, or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and support enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments and related server applications.
Support and troubleshoot enterprise services including Active Directory, Exchange, File Services, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
Perform system installations, configurations, patching, and routine maintenance.
Integrate systems with enterprise monitoring, security, and configuration-management tools.
Apply and maintain security configurations based on SRGs and STIGs.
Support vulnerability and flaw remediation using SCCM/MECM.
Operate and maintain systems in a secure processing environment that meets accreditation and audit requirements.
Use remote monitoring and management tools to identify, assess, and resolve issues across a globally dispersed enterprise.
Document system configurations and support change management and solution deployment activities as needed.
Coordinate with senior administrators to keep environments secure, compliant, and aligned with mission needs.
Manage Active Directory as the centralized directory service for user authentication and authorization.
Manage and configure DHCP, DNS, and Group Policies.
Perform system administration tasks through a command-line interface such as PowerShell.