Senior System Administrator - Security & IT Ops

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Open communication with leadership

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a System Administrator 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. The role covers monitoring and maintaining Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM, and IT systems at a Washington DC area client site.

Expect Tier 2 escalation support, Windows AD, and enterprise virtualization responsibilities. The position requires Top Secret clearance, on-site presence, and flexibility for shift work, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years' experience or equivalent.
• Must have 5+ years of system administration experience with PEC security systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and test Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM and IT systems.
• Provide Tier 2 escalation support and communicate status to management.
• Perform daily operations including Active Directory management and OS patching.
• Configure virtual hypervisors (VMware) and VDI platforms (Citrix Xen Desktop).
• Install, configure and maintain SQL databases and storage platforms (Dell EqualLogic/ Powervault).
• Develop SOPs and technical docs; train users and support personnel.

Skills

Windows OS

Active Directory

VMware

Hypervisor

VDI / Citrix Xen Desktop

IT security

Windows patching

STIGs / IA standards

Scripting / automation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of progressive experience

Associates Degree and 8+ Years of progressive experience

HS Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ Years of progressive experience

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

eMASS

DoD RMF tools

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a System Administrator 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. The role covers monitoring and maintaining Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM, and IT systems at a Washington DC area client site.

Expect Tier 2 escalation support, Windows AD, and enterprise virtualization responsibilities. The position requires Top Secret clearance, on-site presence, and flexibility for shift work, with travel as needed.