Junior Systems Administrator – DoD IT & Security Ops

Foxhole Technology, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxhole Technology is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator to support enterprise systems in a secure DoD environment. This role offers hands-on experience across platforms and tools, ideal for someone starting their IT career with a cybersecurity focus and a desire to learn.

Minimum 1+ year of system administration experience and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification are required, along with Active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Carry out routine system tasks such as user account setup, password resets, and access permissions.
• Monitor system functionality and help diagnose hardware and software-related issues.
• Support rollout of updates, patches, and antivirus solutions in DoD directives (STIGs/IAVM).
• Contribute to security compliance with RMF-based control implementation.
• Assist in executing backup and restoration procedures to ensure system continuity.
• Strong interest in learning and contributing to a mission-driven, security-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine system tasks such as user account setup, password resets, and access permissions.
• Monitor system functionality and help diagnose hardware and software-related issues.
• Support the rollout of updates, patches, and antivirus solutions in compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives (STIGs/IAVM).
• Help maintain core services like Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy under the guidance of senior administrators.
• Contribute to security compliance efforts through RMF-based control implementation.
• Aid in updating system documentation, including configuration records and procedural guides.
• Assist in executing backup and restoration procedures to ensure system continuity.

Skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Foxhole Technology is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator to support enterprise systems in a secure DoD environment. This role offers hands-on experience across platforms and tools, ideal for someone starting their IT career with a cybersecurity focus and a desire to learn.

Minimum 1+ year of system administration experience and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification are required, along with Active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS. A competitive benefits package is provided.