Network Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hampton, VA seeks a seasoned System Administrator to manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, while supporting VMware vSphere, VDI, SAN storage, and backup operations. The role emphasizes RMF, STIG, ACAS, and IAVA compliance and disaster recovery planning.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of system administration experience, DoD 8140/8570 certification (IAT II), and U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

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).
• An OS cert (such as VMWare VCTA, MS Server Fundamentals, Linux Server Admin) required for elevated privilege account.
• 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 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.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory Management

VMware Virtualization

System Performance Monitoring

Disaster Recovery Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

ITSM Tools

VDI Environments

SAN Storage

Backup/Recovery Operations

SQL Administration

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• An OS cert (such as VMWare VCTA, MS Server Fundamentals, Linux Server Admin) required for elevated privilege account
• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization technologies, and system performance monitoring. Proficient in managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and compliance with RMF and IAVA requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Windows Server Administration
• VMware Virtualization Technologies
• Active Directory Management
• DoD 8140/8570 Certification
• System Administration Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Server Deployment
• Configuration Management
• Patching
• SQL Administration
• TCP/IP Networking
• Disaster Recovery
• Technical Documentation
• Incident Management
• Service Request Management
• Change Request Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD 8140/8570 Certification
• VMware VCTA
• MS Server Fundamentals
• Linux Server Admin

Industry Keywords

• RMF
• STIG
• ACAS
• IAVA
• U.S. Citizenship
• DoD Secret Clearance

Tools & Technologies

• ITSM Tools
• VMware vSphere
• VDI Environments
• SAN Storage
• Backup/Recovery Operations