IT Systems Administrator

Watershed Security; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401(k) plans with matching

15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Watershed Security, based in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Systems Security Engineer. This position focuses on managing and securing a mission-critical Public Safety Systems (PSS) environment, requiring expertise in Windows systems and Citrix virtualization.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in systems administration and must possess a DoD Secret security clearance. Competitive compensation and benefits, including PTO and 401(k) matching, are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, Active Directory management, and Virtualization/Citrix engineering.
• Proven experience configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting Citrix environments.
• Strong knowledge of implementing DoD/Navy STIGs on Windows Server OS.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows domain controllers
• Oversee operation of Citrix servers delivering alarm monitoring applications
• Lead planning and execution of critical software updates and patches
• Support integration of digital video recording and camera equipment
• Design and implement technical fixes for DISA STIG requirements
• Maintain configuration control over environment hardware

Skills

Windows Systems Administration

Citrix Virtualization

Hardware Integration

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

DVR and IP cameras

Job description

Watershed Security, a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years of Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience, is looking for a hands‑on Systems Security Engineer to support a six‑month task managing, updating, and securing a mission‑critical Public Safety Systems (PSS) alarm monitoring environment in Jacksonville, FL. In this role you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day administration, optimization, and software modernization of a mixed infrastructure comprising Windows domain controllers, Citrix servers, and integrated digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment. This role requires deep Windows systems administration, Citrix virtualization expertise, and hardware integration skills to upgrade end‑of‑life (EOL) software in direct support of an upcoming RMF re‑authorization. The position is onsite in Jacksonville, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration & Modernization: Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Active Directory domain controllers, ensuring proper Group Policy Object (GPO) implementation and domain health.
• Citrix Environment Management: Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of Citrix servers delivering core alarm monitoring and video applications to end‑users.
• Software Lifecycle Updates: Lead the planning and execution of critical software updates and patches to remediate End‑of‑Life (EOL) application components across the enclave.
• Physical Security Infrastructure Integration: Support the integration, configuration, and performance tuning of digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment connected to the local PSS infrastructure.
• RMF Technical Support: Design and implement technical fixes, patches, and configurations to meet Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIG requirements and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5 controls.
• Infrastructure Configuration Management: Maintain rigorous configuration control over the environment's compute, storage, and networking hardware, ensuring all updates are documented.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, Active Directory management, and Virtualization/Citrix engineering.
• Citrix Expertise: Proven experience configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Hardware Familiarity: Direct experience working with physical security components, including IP cameras, DVRs, or CCTV systems.
• Security Compliance: Strong hands‑on knowledge of implementing DoD/Navy Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows Server operating systems.
• Clearance: Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Pay Range

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401(k) plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000 - $87,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans