System Administrator — IT Security & Network Ops

United-Planning-Grou; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/MetLife

Vision/VSP

401k Safe Harbor

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

United Planning Organization (UPO) is seeking a System Administrator in Washington, DC to manage and secure in-house systems, networks, and applications. The role requires ensuring availability, continuity, and regulatory compliance across IT platforms.

The position operates within the Office of Technology and Information Systems and offers a competitive salary in the stated range, with benefits and a criminal background check process.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a technical IT position.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with current systems software, protocols, and standards including Active Directory and Windows Server.

Responsibilities

• Manage and tune in-house computer software systems and network connections for high availability and security.
• Respond to incidents and drive security initiatives with IT teams.
• Perform backups, restores, and root cause analyses to mitigate attacks.
• Monitor network components and document specifications and inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Tools

Active Directory

Windows Server

Firewalls

LAN/WAN administration

Helix Service Manager

Job description

United Planning Organization (UPO) is seeking a System Administrator in Washington, DC to manage and secure in-house systems, networks, and applications. The role requires ensuring availability, continuity, and regulatory compliance across IT platforms.

The position operates within the Office of Technology and Information Systems and offers a competitive salary in the stated range, with benefits and a criminal background check process.