Security-Cleared Systems Administrator (TS/SCI) - On-Site

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a seasoned Systems Administrator to provision, deploy, and maintain Windows and Red Hat Linux workstations and servers in a secure environment. You will manage Active Directory, group policies, and user accounts, and ensure patching and hardening per security standards.

The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and 4+ years in secured settings; familiarity with VMware/vCenter, network gear, and scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 4+ years of systems administration experience within classified or highly secure environments.
• Proven experience deploying and securing Windows and Linux endpoints, including OS imaging and disk encryption.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and DNS.
• Proficiency with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire).
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and clear communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provision, deploy, and maintain Windows and Red Hat Linux workstations and servers.
• Administer Active Directory, manage user accounts, reset passwords, and configure Group Policies.
• Ensure security compliance through regular system patching and vulnerability hardening.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
• Manage data backups, system recoveries, and software license renewals.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve infrastructure efficiency.

Skills

Top Secret clearance w/ SCI

4+ years systems administration

OS imaging & disk encryption

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS)

Active Directory & Group Policy

CompTIA Security+

Troubleshooting & clear communication

Tools

VMware/vCenter

Cisco equipment

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Footbridge Federal seeks a seasoned Systems Administrator to provision, deploy, and maintain Windows and Red Hat Linux workstations and servers in a secure environment. You will manage Active Directory, group policies, and user accounts, and ensure patching and hardening per security standards.

The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and 4+ years in secured settings; familiarity with VMware/vCenter, network gear, and scripting for automation.