Senior Systems Administrator — Secret Clearance & RMF

McLaughlin Research; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities include administering Windows and Linux systems, implementing security controls, and maintaining documentation for complex IT infrastructure. The role requires DoD IA training/compliance and ability to work with SMEs. Preferred experience includes RMF and ACAS scanning, privileged access processes, and supporting Active Directory, DNS, and GPOs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Seven+ years of professional experience in provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports daily operational requirements of computer network systems including workstation, file and web servers.
• Installs hardware/software, performs system upgrades, manages network accounts and security, and designs/updates local system documentation.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and implements network security tools including firewalls, antivirus, and IDS services.
• Trains staff on software and IT procedures, assists customers with information technology, and monitors system configurations.
• Documents trouble reports from STIGs and supports DoD IA training and certification requirements.

Skills

Independence

Prioritization

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Strong work ethic

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Tools

Windows 11

Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2022

Red Hat Linux 7

Red Hat Linux 8

CentOS Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

ACAS

RMF

STIG

Job description

McLaughlin Research Corp. seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities include administering Windows and Linux systems, implementing security controls, and maintaining documentation for complex IT infrastructure. The role requires DoD IA training/compliance and ability to work with SMEs. Preferred experience includes RMF and ACAS scanning, privileged access processes, and supporting Active Directory, DNS, and GPOs.