Security-Cleared Systems Administrator (Windows/VMware/AD)

Careerscape; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and certification

Clearance-related bonuses

Job summary

Careerscape is partnering with a defense and intelligence contractor in Springfield, VA to recruit a Systems Administrator for a high-security, mission-critical enterprise IT environment. You will own Windows Server estates, Active Directory, VMware clusters, SCCM, and storage platforms.

The successful candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly, DoD 8570 IAT II/III certification, and hands-on experience with DoD STIGs, SCOM, and cross-domain solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP) is required.
• Hands-on experience administering Windows Server OS and AD design.
• VMware virtualization, SCCM, and SCOM in an enterprise setting are essential.
• Experience with enterprise storage and cross-domain solutions is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across a classified enterprise network.
• Manage Active Directory forests, domains, group policy, and security configurations.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware virtualization infrastructure.
• Administer SCCM for endpoint management and patching.
• Monitor system health using SCOM and maintain storage/SAN infrastructure.
• Support cross-domain solution architecture and guardian systems.
• Ensure system security hardening per DoD STIGs and IA policies.
• Perform backups, DR testing, and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with ISSOs and government stakeholders on accreditation.

Skills

Security clearance

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware

DoD 8570 IAT II/III

Cross-domain solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SCCM

SCOM

SAN storage

Job description

Careerscape is partnering with a defense and intelligence contractor in Springfield, VA to recruit a Systems Administrator for a high-security, mission-critical enterprise IT environment. You will own Windows Server estates, Active Directory, VMware clusters, SCCM, and storage platforms.

The successful candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly, DoD 8570 IAT II/III certification, and hands-on experience with DoD STIGs, SCOM, and cross-domain solutions.