Onsite Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Edgewater Federal Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

Edgewater Federal Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to help with day-to-day IT operations, focusing on Windows Server infrastructure, user endpoints, and core services. You will work with senior IT staff to maintain secure, reliable technology services.

The role requires an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one) and hands-on troubleshooting across AD, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and backup tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Foundational experience supporting Windows Server environments and core services such as Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Windows 10/11 systems, including troubleshooting, break/fix support, and endpoint configuration.
• Familiarity with backup and restore processes, patching, system monitoring, and routine maintenance activities.
• Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi and vCenter is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting, SharePoint administration, and SQL concepts is a plus.
• Strong customer service, written communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering, configuring, and supporting Windows Server infrastructure and core services such as Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services under the guidance of senior IT staff
• Monitor system health, logs, and alerts; respond to routine incidents and service requests; document issues and adjust more complex problems when necessary
• Support backup and restore operations by monitoring jobs, assisting with recovery tasks, and helping maintain current operational documentation and runbooks
• Perform user account management, access provisioning, and basic system maintenance activities, including patching, updates, and routine checks
• Provide desktop and endpoint support for Windows 10/11 systems, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues
• Assist with IT projects, system deployments, asset tracking, and knowledge base updates to improve operational efficiency and end‑user support
• Administer the SharePoint Knowledgebase site, including creating folders and managing permission groups
• Must be able to support monthly maintenance activities and on‑call rotation for critical outages

Skills

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Group Policy

PowerShell

Windows Server

SharePoint

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

SharePoint Administration

Job description

Edgewater Federal Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to help with day-to-day IT operations, focusing on Windows Server infrastructure, user endpoints, and core services. You will work with senior IT staff to maintain secure, reliable technology services.

The role requires an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one) and hands-on troubleshooting across AD, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and backup tasks.