Systems Administrator

CACI • Fort Belvoir, VA

48d • $86,600 - $181,800

About The Position

CACI is seeking a highly capable IT infrastructure professional to support a mission-critical customer program. The Systems Administrator administers, configures, and manages servers, storage systems, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure to ensure that hardware, software, and system specifications function appropriately. The role supports the availability, performance, security, and integrity of infrastructure essential to the customer’s mission.

The position involves infrastructure administration, configuration and deployment, security and compliance, project support, documentation, problem resolution, and communication with technical and business stakeholders. The administrator works with cybersecurity and other technical teams, provides on-site and remote support, and may travel to customer locations. An active Secret clearance, a related bachelor’s degree, and at least five years of relevant experience are required.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in systems administration, infrastructure management, network administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting infrastructure hardware and software issues.
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. military, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government customers.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Extensive Linux and Windows server and workstation administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of storage systems, backup solutions, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the customer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing standard operating procedures, system configuration guides, and technical documentation.
• Experience establishing operational plans for technical areas and implementing best practices.
• Experience diagnosing complex problems involving servers, operating systems, storage, networking, and hardware.
• Experience presenting system capabilities and infrastructure solutions to technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and network services.
• Experience with security patch management, system hardening, and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage servers, storage systems, virtual platforms, and network connectivity.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve IT hardware and software infrastructure issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures.
• Provide system administration for assigned infrastructure and establish and maintain security as it relates to users.
• Apply security patches and operating system upgrades to protect the technical environment.
• Configure and deploy Windows and Linux-based servers, workstations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain virtualization platforms for applications and services.
• Establish and maintain system configurations to meet technical and business requirements.
• Coordinate with the cybersecurity team to maintain system operations while following security protocols.
• Implement security controls and access management for user systems and infrastructure, and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Support infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Maintain configuration documentation and develop standard operating procedures, system configuration guides, and technical documentation.
• Establish operational plans for technical areas and implement best practices.
• Diagnose complex problems involving servers, operating systems, storage, networking, and hardware.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support for infrastructure issues.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Present system capabilities and infrastructure solutions to technical and business stakeholders.
• Communicate with executive leadership on matters of technical importance.
• Provide feedback to improve infrastructure functionality and efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level