Senior VDI & Systems Administrator | DoD | TS/SCI Eligible

Cornerstone Defense LLC

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Senior System Administrator (VDI) to oversee VDI environments across Windows, Linux, and Solaris. You will lead outages, guide development partners, and onboard new enclaves, ensuring security and policy compliance. Requires DoD TS/SCI eligibility and strong VMware/VDI experience.

The role emphasizes mentorship, documentation, and collaboration with Tier III and security teams in a fast-paced defense setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of Windows/Linux/Solaris admin experience.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Extensive VMware/VDI experience and knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals.
ServiceNow experience and ITIL Foundation are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior technical expert for VDI and lead related operations and improvements.
Lead escalation resolution for major outages in mission-critical environments.
Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and modernization opportunities.
Lead onboarding and standup of new enclaves and ensure security/compliance.
Mentor junior staff and develop documentation and SOPs.