Junior Systems Administrator DoD IT (Secret/TS eligible)

Foxhole Technology, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) & ESOP

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Foxhole Technology, LLC in Illinois seeks a Jr. Systems Administrator to support enterprise DoD environments, gaining hands-on experience with Windows Server and Linux, AD, DNS, and Group Policy under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes RMF-based controls, HBSS, ACAS, and SIEM tools, focusing on security, documentation, and operational continuity. Candidates should have 1+ year in IT support, a DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and an active Secret clearance w/ TS eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of experience as a System Administrator.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+ CE).
• Experience in IT support, help desk, or systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine system tasks: user accounts, password resets, access permissions.
• Monitor system functionality and diagnose hardware/software issues.
• Support updates, patches, and antivirus per DoD cybersecurity directives (STIGs/IAVM).
• Maintain core services: Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy under supervision.
• Contribute to RMF-based control implementation and security compliance.
• Update system documentation and procedural guides.
• Assist in backup and restoration procedures to ensure continuity.

Skills

System administration

Windows & Linux

Active Directory / DNS / GPO

Education

DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+ CE)

Tools

HBSS

ACAS

SIEM

Windows Server

Linux

RMF

Job description

Foxhole Technology, LLC in Illinois seeks a Jr. Systems Administrator to support enterprise DoD environments, gaining hands-on experience with Windows Server and Linux, AD, DNS, and Group Policy under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes RMF-based controls, HBSS, ACAS, and SIEM tools, focusing on security, documentation, and operational continuity. Candidates should have 1+ year in IT support, a DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and an active Secret clearance w/ TS eligibility.