DoD Systems Administrator - Windows & VMware TS/SCI

Abacus Technology; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology in Quantico, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide proactive and reactive support for AFOSI IT infrastructure. The role includes managing Windows Server environments, AD, Group Policy, and network services for multiple enclaves on site.

Responsibilities include installation, patching, backup, RMF/STIG compliance, incident response, and collaboration with security teams to maintain readiness for classified operations. A TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in systems administration in a Windows based environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field desired.
• Must be certified at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, or other certification satisfying DoD 8570). Microsoft certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022; MS SQL Server 2016 and 2019; and VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN, and Horizon.
• Experience administering servers in a virtualized production environment using VMware vSphere 7.x or 8.x.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, and maintain computer systems, including physical and virtual servers, SAN and NAS on five enclaves.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot server hardware.
• Troubleshoot Domain Controllers.
• Perform performance monitoring and tuning, upgrades and patching, backup and recovery, and problem resolution.
• Develop and maintain schedules and plans for system updates and patching.
• Create accounts and groups in Active Directory and manage Group Policy Objects.
• Report on system uptime and SLA performance.
• Audit server utilization.
• Assist in RMF A&A packages for AFOSI enclaves.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs or Security Requirements Guidance.
• Identify and report system risks.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Windows Server

PowerShell

VMware vSphere

VCenter/vSAN

Network fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

Remedy

ServiceNow

Job description

Abacus Technology in Quantico, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide proactive and reactive support for AFOSI IT infrastructure. The role includes managing Windows Server environments, AD, Group Policy, and network services for multiple enclaves on site.

Responsibilities include installation, patching, backup, RMF/STIG compliance, incident response, and collaboration with security teams to maintain readiness for classified operations. A TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required.