Network Systems Administrator

SHR Consulting Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

SHR Consulting Group in Hampton Roads, VA seeks a DoD Secret Cleared Network Systems Administrator to provide Tier III support for the J63H Platform Services environment, securing Windows-based servers, VDI, and storage in mission-critical DoD operations.

The role covers Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VMware vSphere, RMF/STIG/IAVA compliance, and incident management. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' experience, plus IAT Level II and DoD clearance, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of system administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server administration.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL administration and backups.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
• DoD 8140/8570 certification (IAT Level II minimum). OS certs may be required for elevated access.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments and enterprise services.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and DFS.
• Perform server deployment, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Support VMware vSphere and VDI environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support SAN storage and backup/recovery operations.
• Maintain RMF/STIG/IAVA compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests using ITSM tools.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware virtualization

SQL administration

TCP/IP networking

IAT Level II certification

DoD Secret Clearance

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, CS, or related field

Tools

Horizon View

ACAS

IAVA

Job description

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are a rapidly growing organization seeking a DoD Secret ClearedNetwork Systems Administratorto provide Tier III operational support for the J63H Platform Services environment, supporting server infrastructure, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), storage systems, backup and recovery services, and enterprise application environments in the Hampton Roads, VA area. The administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and securing Windows-based server and network systems supporting mission-critical DoD operations.

This position supports Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VMware virtualization technologies, storage systems, backup solutions, and enterprise IT services while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF controls, STIGs, and IAVAs. The Network System Administrator collaborates with cybersecurity, network operations, and engineering teams to maintain system availability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments and enterprise services.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and DFS.
• Perform server deployment, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Support VMware vSphere and VDI environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support SAN storage and backup/recovery operations.
• Maintain compliance with RMF, STIG, ACAS, and IAVA requirements.
• Support disaster recovery and continuity of operations activities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests using ITSM tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of system administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server administration.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL administration and backups.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
• DoD 8140/8570 certification (IAT Level II minimum). In addition to IAT Level II certification or higher, an OS cert (such as VMWare VCTA, MS Server Fundamentals, Linux Server Admin) will be required to obtain an elevated privilege account necessary to perform in this role.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in creating/using PowerShell scripting language is a plus.
• Experience using Horizon View is a plus.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match
• Paid time off and federal holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled