DoD Systems Administrator — Secret/TS Eligible (Shift)

Foxhole Technology; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and ESOP

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Education and training assistance

Job summary

Foxhole Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to support enterprise systems within a secure DoD environment. This role offers hands-on experience across Windows and Linux platforms, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.

Candidates should have 3+ years in help desk and sysadmin, hold DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance w/ TS eligibility. Shift work is required; compensation ranges from $70k to $79k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in help desk, desktop support and systems administration.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) is required.
• Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance w/ TS eligibility; shifts vary based on clearance.
• Experience with Windows Server or Linux systems; knowledge of AD, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Knowledge of RMF-based control implementation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine system tasks such as user account setup, password resets, and access permissions.
• Monitor system functionality and diagnose hardware and software issues.
• Support rollout of updates, patches, and antivirus in compliance with DoD directives (STIGs/IAVM).
• Help maintain core services like Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Contribute to security compliance through RMF-based control implementation.
• Aid in updating system documentation and configuration records.
• Assist in executing backup and restoration procedures.

Skills

Help desk experience

Desktop support

Systems Administration

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Education

DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

HBSS

ACAS

SIEM

Job description

Foxhole Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to support enterprise systems within a secure DoD environment. This role offers hands-on experience across Windows and Linux platforms, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.

Candidates should have 3+ years in help desk and sysadmin, hold DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance w/ TS eligibility. Shift work is required; compensation ranges from $70k to $79k plus benefits.