Network Administrator/System Administrator with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a Network Administrator/System Administrator to manage the DNFSB network, Windows/VMware servers, Active Directory, and Azure infrastructure. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with Tier 2 Public Trust consideration and experience across Windows/Linux environments, network devices, and security controls. Salary range is competitive with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 8+ years of relevant network and systems administration experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of relevant experience; higher education may substitute for experience.
• U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust clearance required before performance.
• Security+ preferred; Azure Administrator Associate or CCNA preferred.
• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure, Windows/Linux, network devices, security protocols.
• VMware, iBoss, Qualys, Intune, and ServiceNow experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and related network services; diagnose LAN, WAN, VPN, and connectivity problems.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure resources, and managed user access; maintain access control lists and review system and network logs.
• Monitor infrastructure availability, performance, and capacity; resolve incidents and coordinate outages, maintenance, and configuration changes.
• Apply patches and security configurations, validate remediation, and maintain patch records; meet PWS patching timelines with authority exceptions.
• Maintain system backups and recovery procedures; coordinate restoration and integrity checks with other system personnel.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity staff on vulnerability findings, endpoint compliance, privileged access, incident containment, and recovery.
• Maintain network and system documentation, configuration records, and asset records; provide monthly health reports and patch logs.
• Support escalated service desk issues and coordinate with mobile device and ServiceNow administrators.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Azure

Windows/Linux

Network devices

Security protocols

Performance monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

VMware

iBoss

Qualys

Intune

ServiceNow

Job description

The Network Administrator/System Administrator administers the DNFSB network, Windows/VMware server, Active Directory, and Azure infrastructure to maintain secure, reliable service. ***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and related network services; diagnose LAN, WAN, VPN, and connectivity problems.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure resources, and approved user access; maintain access control lists and review system and network logs.
• Monitor infrastructure availability, performance, and capacity; resolve incidents and coordinate outages, maintenance, and approved configuration changes.
• Apply patches and security configurations, validate remediation, and maintain patch records. Meet PWS patching timelines, measured in business days, subject to Government-authorized exceptions.
• Maintain system backups and recovery procedures within assigned responsibilities, and coordinate restoration and integrity checks with other system and database personnel.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity staff on vulnerability findings, endpoint compliance, privileged access, incident containment, and recovery.
• Maintain network and system documentation, configuration records, and assigned asset records; provide monthly network health reports and system patch logs.
• Support escalated service desk issues, shared infrastructure coverage, transition knowledge transfer, and coordination with the mobile device and ServiceNow administrators.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree and at least 8 years of relevant network and systems administration experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Completed higher education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• Certification Requirements: Security+ preferred; Azure Administrator Associate or CCNA additionally preferred.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:
• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure, Windows/Linux, network devices, security protocols, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. VMware, iBoss, Qualys, Intune, and ServiceNow preferred.

Salary

Salary Range: $89,000 to $109,000 The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation-owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off.
• Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.