Junior Systems Administrator: Windows & Cloud Ops

CACI International; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International invites applications for a Junior Systems Administrator position based in Chesapeake, VA. The role supports the Platform team, handling servers, cloud infrastructure, security/compliance, and enterprise services used by mission-facing applications.

The ideal candidate will have DoD clearance, Windows Server administration experience, and familiarity with Active Directory and scripting. Expect a growth path across infrastructure operations and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Meet applicable DoD 8140 requirements through a qualifying technical degree, Security+ CE or other approved certification, or another accepted qualification pathway.
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with Windows Server administration
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy
• Basic scripting experience using PowerShell or similar scripting tools
• Familiarity with networking concepts including DNS, IP addressing, ports/protocols, routing, SSL/TLS, and load balancing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow documented technical procedures and appropriately escalate complex issues
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

• Support routine infrastructure operations including Windows Server patching, maintenance, and verification
• Support IT asset inventory, administrative recordkeeping, and other recurring infrastructure support activities
• Process certificate requests and renewals and assist with certificate installation
• Execute STIG and other security/compliance scanning tools and support remediation of known findings
• Create and maintain Active Directory service accounts, groups, and group-managed service accounts
• Install, configure, and verify standard monitoring and systems-management agents
• Execute scheduled database refresh procedures and other documented operational tasks
• Assist with server build-out, application installation, and infrastructure configuration
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution for routine infrastructure issues
• Support monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities across Windows and cloud environments
• Use and modify PowerShell or other scripts to support repeatable operational processes
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and internal wiki content

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree in IT/Computer Science or related

Security+ CE or equivalent certification

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

AD/Group Policy tools

Job description

CACI International invites applications for a Junior Systems Administrator position based in Chesapeake, VA. The role supports the Platform team, handling servers, cloud infrastructure, security/compliance, and enterprise services used by mission-facing applications.

The ideal candidate will have DoD clearance, Windows Server administration experience, and familiarity with Active Directory and scripting. Expect a growth path across infrastructure operations and cloud environments.