Mission-Critical DoD Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Cwsc

Scott Air Force Base (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Computer World Services is seeking a Systems Administrator at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to lead and sustain enterprise server infrastructure and AD services supporting ARTRANS C4ISR and distribution operations.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, SAN/NAS, backup/recovery with Veeam, and managing enterprise tools; position requires DoD experience, security clearances, and STIG-hardening expertise.

Qualifications

5+ years of enterprise systems administration (Windows/Linux server, virtualization, SAN/NAS, Active Directory).
DoD 8140.03 foundational qualification prior to start; Residential Qualification for privileged access.
Experience in a DoD/Army enclave with STIG-hardened systems.
Backup/DR tooling experience (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent).
Familiarity with SIPRNet-connected mission systems.
DCWF Work Role 411 - Systems Administrator, Intermediate proficiency. Common qualifying certifications: Security+ or CySA+, plus a computing-environment certification (e.g., Microsoft/Linux/VMware).

Responsibilities

Install, configure, patch, and maintain physical/virtual server OS (Windows Server 2019/2022, RHEL 8/9), SAN/NAS (NetApp ONTAP), and VMware vSphere/vCenter
Administer user accounts and security groups for in-scope Active Directory domains
Operate data backup and recovery (Veeam) meeting Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective for mission-critical systems
Manage enterprise tools (SCCM, SolarWinds) and support critical service restoration priorities during contingencies