System Administrator

Blue Coastal Tech; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Blue Coastal Tech is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support Navy/DoD systems at Pax River, MD in a security-focused environment. The role is hands-on, operating under formal change control with patching and compliance requirements.

Active Top Secret clearance is required, along with 3+ years of Windows administration and a DoD 8140 CSWF-compliant certification (Security+, SSCP, or CySA+). On-site work is mandatory at Pax River NAS.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 3+ years Windows system administration experience in a DoD environment.
• DoD 8140 / CSWF-approved certification (one of: Security+, SSCP, CySA+).

Responsibilities

• Support Navy/DoD systems in a controlled, security-focused environment.
• Operate production Windows systems under change control, patch cycles and compliance requirements.
• Work on-site at Pax River NAS in a secure facility.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

3+ years Windows administration

On-site work

DoD 8140 CSWF certs

Job description

FULL TIME | HYBRID POTENTIAL | PAX RIVER, MD

Windows System Administrator

Windows Systems Administrator (TS Required)Location: Patuxent River, MD (On-site / Limited Hybrid)

Clearance: Active Top Secret required at time of application

Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2

Experience Level: CSWF 451 – Intermediate

Before you apply

This role requires an active Top Secret clearance, 3+ years of hands-on Windows system administration, and a DoD 8140 compliant certification such as Security+. If you do not meet all three, this position will not be a fit due to contractional requirements.

Role overview

We are seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support Navy / DoD systems in a controlled, security-focused environment. This role is operational and hands-on, supporting production systems under formal change control, patch cycles, and compliance requirements.

Required Experience (non-negotiable)

• Active Top Secret clearance (no sponsorship, no exceptions)
• 3+ years of Windows system administration in an enterprise or DoD environment
• Ability to work on-site in a secure environment (Pax River NAS)
• Certification requirement DoD 8140 / CSWF-approved certifications (ONE of the following):

• CompTIA Security+ (preferred)
• SSCP
• CySA+

Desired Experience

• Windows Server 2016–2022
• Active Directory user and group management
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Patch management (WSUS, SCCM, or equivalent)
• System hardening and troubleshooting
• Experience operating under STIGs, ACAS, RMF, or ATO processes
• VMware or virtualized Windows environments
• Prior Navy or NAVAIR program experience
• Exposure to Linux systems in a mixed environment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Patuxent River, MD)