Junior Systems Administrator | TS/SCI Eligible, Windows & Linux

Validatek; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day IT system support and monitoring across Windows and Linux environments. You will work under senior staff to maintain reliability, apply security patches, and assist with backups and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities include configuring systems, monitoring performance, managing user accounts, and documenting configurations while collaborating with colleagues to ensure secure and available services for government and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 IT degree or equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of Windows and Linux systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-related issues and escalate as needed.
• Support user account administration, access management, and permissions management.
• Apply security patches, updates, and system configurations in accordance with organizational policies.
• Assist with system backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery activities.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and technical issues.
• Support virtualization platforms and infrastructure components as required.
• Collaborate with senior administrators and other IT personnel to maintain system reliability and performance.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

ValidaTek is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day IT system support and monitoring across Windows and Linux environments. You will work under senior staff to maintain reliability, apply security patches, and assist with backups and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities include configuring systems, monitoring performance, managing user accounts, and documenting configurations while collaborating with colleagues to ensure secure and available services for government and