Network Administrator

International Business Machines Corporation; Bethesda (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Bethesda is seeking a System Administrator (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph) to join their expert labs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing IBM BigFix configurations and security patching while using their Microsoft system administration skills. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree and an active TS/SCI Fullscope Polygraph clearance, supporting critical IT services for various clients.

Qualifications

• Patch and fix management for security modernization and threat protection.
• Strong Microsoft Windows administration skills, especially in patch management.
• Active TS/SCI Fullscope Polygraph clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, deliver, and deploy IBM BigFix configurations.
• Collaborate with clients to optimize new solutions for business challenges.
• Proactively monitor and resolve help-desk tickets.

Skills

Patch and fix management skills for security modernization

Microsoft system administration skills

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy

Debugging implementation issues

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HCL BigFix

WebSphere Application Server / Liberty

Job description

System Administrator (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph)

Join IBM Technology Expert Labs and deliver world‑class services for our clients. As the ultimate expert in IBM products, you will bring together all necessary technology and services to help customers solve their most challenging problems. You will accelerate time to value, ensure speed and insight, and allow clients to focus on growing their business.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, deliver, and deploy IBM BigFix configurations and patches that align with client goals.
• Apply technical expertise to ensure world‑class delivery while leveraging consultative skills such as problem‑solving, communication, and service orientation.
• Collaborate with clients to optimize and trailblaze new solutions that address real business challenges.
• Manage system patches and distribute them to endpoint nodes using BigFix.
• Build and maintain effective relationships at all levels and navigate challenging debates for healthy resolutions.
• Proactively monitor and resolve help‑desk tickets.
• Conduct and participate in technical solution workshops.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Patch and fix management skills for security modernization, data security, identity and access management, endpoint security, and threat protection.
• Strong Microsoft system administration skills, especially in patch management.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy.
• Proven ability to assist customers in debugging implementation issues.
• Active TS/SCI Fullscope Polygraph clearance.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Linux administration skills.
• Knowledge of HCL BigFix.
• Knowledge of WebSphere Application Server / Liberty.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting