Onsite Junior Systems Administrator - Navy DoD, Norfolk

Zachary Piper Solutions; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Junior Systems Administrator for a longtime Navy enterprise infrastructure program in Norfolk, VA. The role is 100% onsite and requires supporting Windows and Linux servers, applying DISA STIGs, and performing vulnerability management with ACAS/Nessus.

You will develop automation with PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operations in DoD environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of systems administration or enterprise IT experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent).
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Current Microsoft AZ-900 certification.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux servers, patching, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and RMF.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Support Windows and Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity to minimize downtime.
• Apply DISA STIGs and security baselines to operating systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using ACAS/Nessus.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins.
• Support RMF activities and maintain DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs; collaborate with multiple teams.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Automation scripting

System troubleshooting

Monitoring & tuning

Security baseline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

DoD IAT Level II certifications (Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP)

CompTIA Network+ certification

Microsoft AZ-900 certification

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

PowerShell

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Junior Systems Administrator for a longtime Navy enterprise infrastructure program in Norfolk, VA. The role is 100% onsite and requires supporting Windows and Linux servers, applying DISA STIGs, and performing vulnerability management with ACAS/Nessus.

You will develop automation with PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operations in DoD environments.