IT Systems Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401K with matching

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Watershed Security is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support a six‑month task in Jacksonville, FL. This role focuses on day‑to‑day administration, optimization, and modernization of a mixed Windows/Citrix environment tied to PSS alarm monitoring.

You will lead software updates, integrate DVR/camera hardware, and ensure RMF alignment with DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-53. Requires DoD Secret clearance and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Windows Systems Administration experience.
• Experience managing Active Directory and GPOs.
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops expertise.
• Hands-on with DVR/IP cameras and security hardware.
• Strong DoD/NIST/STIG security implementation knowledge.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows AD domain controllers, GPOs, and domain health.
• Oversee Citrix servers delivering alarm monitoring and video apps.
• Plan and execute software updates to address EOL components.
• Integrate DVR/camera equipment with the PSS infrastructure.
• Implement DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Maintain configuration management for compute, storage, and network hardware.

Skills

Windows Admin

Active Directory

Citrix Expertise

DVR/IP cameras

Security STIGs

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed 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 a blend of 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.; onsite in Jacksonville, FL.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 the 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, 401K 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