Onsite Senior System Administrator — Sterling, VA (DoD TS)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage IT solutions in Sterling, VA. This onsite role requires strong experience with Windows systems administration and an active U.S. government security clearance. Responsibilities include ensuring system compliance, troubleshooting, and maintaining operational documentation. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of IT experience, with additional certifications preferred. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Must possess an active US DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• 4+ years of experience in administration of Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions.
• Maintain system compliance with security requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Administration of Windows operating systems

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Red Hat knowledge

Security+ certification

Education

University Degree or Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

VMware

TCP/IP

Nessus

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage IT solutions in Sterling, VA. This onsite role requires strong experience with Windows systems administration and an active U.S. government security clearance. Responsibilities include ensuring system compliance, troubleshooting, and maintaining operational documentation. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of IT experience, with additional certifications preferred. Competitive benefits package offered.