System Administrator - Philadelphia, PA

VetJobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Philadelphia, PA seeks a System Administrator to ensure the availability and security of defined IT systems for on-site operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The role emphasizes Windows and Linux administration, cybersecurity, and virtualization with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.

The candidate will manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, group policies, and AD/LDAP administration while supporting system deployments, backups, and vulnerability remediation. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or 6+ years hands-on IT experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with active or eligible DoD Secret clearance.
• Proven systems administration with strong cybersecurity focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, performance, and integrity of physical and virtual systems.
• Administer servers and storage including monitoring, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage updates, patches, and firmware.
• Maintain system logs, downtime records, and asset inventory.
• Install, configure, and support system and application software.
• Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions.
• Support project planning and deployments with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

Cybersecurity

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Active Directory

LDAP

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Group Policy

Networking/TCP-IP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or 6+ years experience

DoD Secret clearance eligible

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Active Directory

LDAP

Security Tools

Job description

System Administrator

Philadelphia, PA

USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, performance, and integrity of physical and virtual systems.
• Administer servers and storage, including monitoring, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage system updates, patches, and firmware.
• Maintain system logs, downtime records, and asset inventory.
• Install, configure, and support system and application software.
• Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to improve system reliability and team efficiency.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions.
• Support project planning and system deployments with minimal operational impact.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Cybersecurity
• Implement and enforce security policies and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection, and network security tools.
• Monitor systems for threats and respond to incidents.
• Promote user awareness of cybersecurity best practices.
• This position will be based out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and will be required to be on-site. This position is open to US Citizens with a DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to get a DoD Secret.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent experience (high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience)
• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated success as a Systems Administrator with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and system hardening
• Deep expertise in Windows and Linux system administration within enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection tools
• Certification in cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
• Proven ability to deploy, manage, and optimize virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Strong foundation in LAN/WAN networking, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching concepts (VLANs, IP subnetting, 802.1Q trunking)
• Experience designing and implementing Group Policy in complex Active Directory environments
• Proficiency in Active Directory and/or LDAP user and group administration

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Preferred Education: Bachelors

Job_Category: Information Technology

Job Code: IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor: Noblis

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania