Junior Systems Administrator (5680)

SMX; Saint Inigoes Shores (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX seeks a Junior Systems Administrator to provide hands-on support for systems and users at Webster Field / WOLF in Saint Inigoes, MD. Onsite role covering hardware, Windows OS, system maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance.

The ideal candidate has a foundational Windows systems background and is comfortable with operational and compliance tasks. Security+ or equivalent DoD-level certification is preferred, with up to 3 years of experience and Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Security+ or other IAT Level II certification required.
• Foundational Windows operating systems, hardware, and enterprise IT experience.
• Onsite work at Webster Field / WOLF, Saint Inigoes, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware support and lifecycle management for workstations and equipment.
• Support Windows OS and applications, including installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine system administration and maintenance to ensure availability.
• Apply OS and application patches per maintenance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs.
• Support vulnerability management activities and remediation.
• Monitor backups and support recovery processes.
• Identify and remediate cybersecurity compliance findings.
• Maintain technical documentation and system configurations.
• Coordinate with admins, cybersecurity teams, engineers to resolve issues.
• Support additional system administration and IT operational needs.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Windows administration basics

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows OS

ACAS/Tenable

DISA STIGs

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

SMX is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to provide hands‑on technical support for systems and users at Webster Field / WOLF in Saint Inigoes, MD.

This position is onsite and will support hardware, Windows operating systems and applications, system maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Windows systems administration and be comfortable supporting both day‑to‑day IT operations and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

• Provide hardware support, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and lifecycle support for workstations and associated equipment.
• Support Windows operating systems and applications, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine system administration and maintenance activities to maintain system availability and reliability.
• Apply and validate operating system and application patches in accordance with established maintenance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Implement and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Support vulnerability management activities, including ACAS scanning, analysis of findings, tracking, and remediation.
• Monitor and verify system backups and support backup and recovery activities.
• Identify and remediate system configuration and cybersecurity compliance findings.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and required compliance records.
• Coordinate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, and other technical teams to resolve system and compliance issues.
• Support additional system administration and IT operational requirements as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
• A high school diploma and up to 3 years of experience
• Security+ or other IAT Level II certification
• Foundational experience supporting Windows operating systems, computer hardware, or enterprise IT environments.
• Familiarity with Windows administration, application installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, patching, and system hardening.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently or with senior-level guidance.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite at Webster Field / WOLF in Saint Inigoes, MD

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other regulated IT environments.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer.
• Experience with ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Experience with Windows patching and system backup/recovery processes.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Experience documenting and remediating cybersecurity compliance findings.
• CompTIA Security+ or other applicable DoD cybersecurity certification
• Experience supporting classified or controlled environments.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $35 USD - $47 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).