Junior Systems Administrator - 1741

Zachary Piper Solutions; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Junior Systems Administrator for a longtime Navy enterprise infrastructure program in Norfolk, VA. The role is 100% onsite and requires supporting Windows and Linux servers, applying DISA STIGs, and performing vulnerability management with ACAS/Nessus.

You will develop automation with PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operations in DoD environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of systems administration or enterprise IT experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent).
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Current Microsoft AZ-900 certification.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux servers, patching, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and RMF.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Support Windows and Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity to minimize downtime.
• Apply DISA STIGs and security baselines to operating systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using ACAS/Nessus.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins.
• Support RMF activities and maintain DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs; collaborate with multiple teams.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Automation scripting

System troubleshooting

Monitoring & tuning

Security baseline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

DoD IAT Level II certifications (Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP)

CompTIA Network+ certification

Microsoft AZ-900 certification

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

PowerShell

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support a long-term DOD program focused on Navy enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and automation. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA. The Junior Systems Administrator will support physical and virtual server environments, Windows/Linux operating systems, enterprise infrastructure, security compliance, system patching, and automated configuration across mission-critical Navy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure
• Support Windows and Linux server environments, including system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Monitor system health, performance, availability, and infrastructure capacity to minimize downtime
• Apply DISA STIGs and security baselines to operating systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analysis, patching, remediation, and mitigation using tools such as ACAS/Nessus
• Support RMF activities and maintain systems in compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, and similar tools
• Automate system provisioning, configuration, deployment, and security remediation activities
• Support enterprise backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and system restoration processes
• Provide Tier II technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system issues
• Maintain system configurations, topology diagrams, SOPs, technical documentation, and operational records
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, application, and customer teams to maintain reliable and secure infrastructure
• Support infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, technical projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, server administration, or enterprise IT environments
• Active Secret clearance
• Current DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification
• Current Microsoft AZ-900 certification
• Hands-on experience administering Windows and/or Linux server environments
• Experience with system configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, security hardening, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools such as ACAS/Nessus
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal IT environments
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration
• Experience with PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or configuration-management tools
• Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus, IAVA, or other DoD cybersecurity processes
• Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise storage
• Experience with Bitbucket, Git, or other version-control platforms
• Experience with automated system provisioning and configuration management
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000-80,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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