Junior DoD Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

PeopleTec, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Junior Cybersecurity Systems Administrator for on-site program support at Peterson Air Force Base. The role involves configuring and maintaining DoD enterprise systems, administering Windows servers, and applying STIGs and RMF controls to ensure mission-critical operations remain secure and available.

The candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and government customers. Required 0-2+ years in related fields, DoD experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years in systems administration or cybersecurity in enterprise IT or DoD.
• Hands-on VTC administration in a DoD/classified environment.
• Experience securing Windows Server and enterprise Windows environments.
• Familiarity with AD, GPO, accounts, permissions, and authentication.
• Experience implementing hardening, patches, and updates per STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and secure DoD enterprise information systems.
• Perform day-to-day Windows and enterprise OS administration.
• Install, configure, update, and maintain enterprise applications, servers, endpoints, and infrastructure.
• Implement system hardening and STIG compliance.
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage IAVA/IA updates and vulnerability scans.
• Support RMF and risk management activities.
• Provide guidance to junior admins.

Skills

Video Teleconference admin

Windows Server admin

Active Directory / Group Policy

Vulnerability management

DISA STIG compliance

System hardening

Incident response

RMF / IAVAs familiarity

DoD cyber requirements

Networking basics (TCP/IP)

Documentation & procedures

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

VTC software

DISA STIG tooling

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Junior Cybersecurity Systems Administrator for on-site program support at Peterson Air Force Base. The role involves configuring and maintaining DoD enterprise systems, administering Windows servers, and applying STIGs and RMF controls to ensure mission-critical operations remain secure and available.

The candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and government customers. Required 0-2+ years in related fields, DoD experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.