System Administrator - 3062-03

Delaware Nation Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HDHP)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Education reimbursement

Parking benefits and transit options

Job summary

Delaware Nation Industries seeks a Systems Administrator (Sr) to develop, test, implement and maintain OS and related software/hardware for NSWCDD DNA CIO and RDT&E enclaves. The role sits in a small team supporting end users to core services, with emphasis on independent work and strong communication.

The candidate will manage Windows Server and RHEL environments, AD/GPO, DNS/DHCP, VMware and Veeam, plus automation via PowerShell, and ensure DISA STIG compliance while delivering on contract

Qualifications

• 5+ years system administration experience in a DoW environment.
• DoW Top Secret security clearance with T5 investigation.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experienced STIG reviewer and implementation.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting RHEL 8/9 in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting VMware products and virtualized Linux environments.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, preferably Veeam.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certifications.

Responsibilities

• Technical and subject matter expertise with Server 2019/2022/2025, Windows 11 and RHEL 8/9.
• AD, DNS, DHCP, SQL database support.
• Manage VMware VXRails virtual environment and Veeam backups.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation.
• Develop reports to support contract requirements.
• Troubleshoot system and network performance issues.
• Interface with vendor support for outages or escalations.
• Maintain security compliance with DISA STIGs, DoN/NAVSEA policies.
• Design and deploy new solutions to support daily requirements.
• Maintain and update SOPs and implementation guides.
• Provide technical support for end-user hardware/software.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Top Secret Clearance with T5

DoD 8570 IAT II certifications

Tools

VMware

Veeam

RHEL 8/9

Windows Server 2019/2022/2025

Windows 11

Active Directory

Group Policy Objects

DNS

DHCP

SQL Database

PowerShell

ACAS

Splunk

Job description

Delaware Nation Industries is supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). We provide enterprise management and technical support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWC DD DNA) by aiding in policy, procedures, seat refresh, engineering/technical solutions, ordering to Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) and the Naval Networking Environment (NNE) strategy.

Job Summary: The Systems Administrator (SR) will perform duties involved in the routine development, testing, implementation and maintenance of the operating systems and related software and hardware for Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) Command Information Office (CIO) and the RDT&E enclaves. This position sits within a smaller team that provides support from end user to the core server/enterprise service and is looking for an outgoing individual. The individual should have the ability to track, share and communicate all facets of daily support within an enterprise service position. Be able to work independently as well as assist in organizing team support and customer status tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Technical and subject matter expertise with the following OS’s: Server 2019/2022/2025, Windows 11 and RHEL 8/9
• Technical and subject matter expertise with the following areas: Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, SQL Database support
• Properly manage VMWare VXRails Virtual Environment to ensure efficient utilization of available resources
• Properly manage Veeam Backup solution to backup program server data to ensure data integrity and preservation
• Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts to support various activities and automation throughout the enclave
• Develop reports in support of contract requirements
• Troubleshoot System and Network related performance issues
• Analyze systems traffic and provide capacity-planning solutions; monitor and respond to complex technical hardware and software problems
• Interface with vendor support to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
• Maintain security compliance and posture of all systems under purview in accordance with DISA STIGs, DoN, NAVSEA and local Command Policies to ensure acceptable ACAS scan result reporting
• Design and deploy new solutions and products to further support daily requirements and customer needs
• Have impressive verbal and written communication skills
• Perform regular reviews and updates to existing documentation such as SOPs, standards and implementation guides
• Provide technical support, sustainment and deployment of end user hardware and software and other duties as assigned

• 5+ Years’ experience as System Administration experience in a DoW environment
• DoW Top Secret Security Clearance with T5 investigation
• Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
• Experienced STIG reviewer and implementation
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience administering and troubleshooting RHEL 8/9 in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting VMware products and virtualized Linux environments.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, preferably Veeam.
• DoD Directive 8570 IAT II – i.e. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
• Desired:
  • Familiarity with NREN and NREN products
  • Microsoft SQL
  • VMware products, Veeam
  • ServiceNow, Various ITSM solutions, Tanium
  • IA tool support such as SPLUNK, RedSeal, ACAS, etc.
  • SAN Support
  • Linux Based products

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Compensation: $105,000-$120,000

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans