On-Site Systems Administrator — DoS IT & Security

Talentify; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI is hiring a Site Systems Administrator for Department of State. This on‑site role supports DoS offices across the United States, ensuring installation, maintenance, and proactive monitoring of hardware and critical applications while enforcing security controls and performing regular backups.

The role requires 5+ years in IT, a Bachelor’s in IT or related field, and a Secret Security Clearance. Preferred certs include CompTIA Sec+ and ITIL 4 Foundations, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT-related experience as required for the role.
• Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation, maintenance, and monitoring of hardware and applications.
• Enforce security controls and handle patching, VIBs, and database maintenance.
• Ensure data backups, restores, and purge procedures and document configurations.
• Log and resolve incidents in the ticket system and track changes.
• Maintain site topology, system configurations, and technical documentation.
• Provide status reports and coordinate internal projects while communicating risks.

Education

Bachelor's in IT or related field

Secret Security Clearance

Job description

Empower AI is hiring a Site Systems Administrator for Department of State. This on‑site role supports DoS offices across the United States, ensuring installation, maintenance, and proactive monitoring of hardware and critical applications while enforcing security controls and performing regular backups.

The role requires 5+ years in IT, a Bachelor’s in IT or related field, and a Secret Security Clearance. Preferred certs include CompTIA Sec+ and ITIL 4 Foundations, with up to 10% travel.