Hands-On System Administrator – Windows, VMware & AD

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense, LLC. is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to support internal and remote systems, researching and resolving user questions and troubleshooting problems.

The role includes managing workstations, domain, servers, storage and network gear to ensure performance and security. The job emphasizes DoD IA credentials, Windows Server/AD experience, backups, security software deployment, and hardware deployments in a government-related environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field; BS preferred.
• Minimum DoD 8570 IA certifications; IAT II required.
• CompTIA A+/Network+/MCP; Windows/Linux CE certs beneficial.
• 3+ years IA tech experience; US citizenship and TS eligibility.
• Experience with Windows Server and AD administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise Active Directory, group policies, and forest trusts.
• Maintain a mixed OS environment and perform hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Manage backups, virtualization, and server hardware lifecycles.
• Install and update antivirus software; test new software/hardware.
• Oversee GFE inventory and license compliance; coordinate with management.
• Collaborate across departments and train team members.

Skills

Active Directory administration

Windows Server administration

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Networking (IPv4, VLANs, SMB3)

Docker / Ansible

Communication skills

Customer service / interpersonal

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in IT related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

DoD 8570.01 Computing Environment Certification (Windows or Linux)

Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+

Microsoft certifications: MCP / MCSA / MCSE

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory tools

Job description

Phoenix Defense, LLC. is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to support internal and remote systems, researching and resolving user questions and troubleshooting problems.

The role includes managing workstations, domain, servers, storage and network gear to ensure performance and security. The job emphasizes DoD IA credentials, Windows Server/AD experience, backups, security software deployment, and hardware deployments in a government-related environment.