System Administrator (on-site)

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (ISHPI); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (ISHPI) seeks a Windows Systems Administrator on-site in Portsmouth, VA to support the C2AIS for the U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC.

The role covers system engineering, software/hardware/network/test engineering, and technical writing across multiple domains. The candidate will install, maintain, and troubleshoot operating systems, manage configurations, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate sysadmin activities across systems.

Qualifications

• Requires Baccalaureate Degree in CS, CP, or Network Engineering with 6+ years sysadmin experience, or a college certificate with 8 years experience.
• DoD 8570/8170 IAT Level III certification required (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CySA+, CASP+/SecurityX).
• Active DoD government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains operating and systems software; manages system configuration.
• Monitors compliance with system standards; evaluates software/hardware.
• Administers and maintains user accounts and profiles; performs OS troubleshooting.
• Oversees system administration activities across multiple systems if needed.

Skills

PKI

Zero Trust Strategy

RHEL/Windows OS Hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Programming / Network Engineering

Technical certificate in System Administration (8+ years experience)

Job description

ISHPI is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator (on-site) to support the Command and Control (C2) Afloat Integration Support (C2AIS) for the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in Portsmouth, VA. This role will manage the supported systems of the C5ISC and provides services to include system engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, network engineering, test engineering, electronic engineering, and technical writing.

Installs and maintains operating and systems software; manages systems configuration; monitors compliance with system standards; evaluates software and/or hardware; administers and maintains user accounts and profiles; and performs operating system troubleshooting. May oversee and coordinate system administration activities across multiple systems.

Education and Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Network Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of system administration experience is required; or certificate from an accredited Community or Technical College in System Administration and eight (8) years of system administration experience is required. Successful completion of additional training in one or more leading network operating systems, equipment, and protocols.

Preferred Skills

PKI, Zero Trust Strategy, RHEL/Windows OS Hardening

Certification

Current DoD 8570/8170 IAT Level III (i.e. CISSP, CISM, CEH, CySA+, or CASP+/SecurityX). Additional specific information assurance certification requirements may be required.

Security Clearance

Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD government security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Pay Rate

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 . Please note that any salary information disclosed is a general guideline only. Ishpi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.