Systems Administrator

Footbridge Federal; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial foundation

Time away and flexibility where needed

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a Windows Server engineer to support enterprise platforms across AD, Exchange, File Services, SharePoint, and SQL Server. The role emphasizes security hardening with DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation via MECM/SCCM, and strong DoD-compliant practices.

Expect on-site collaboration with senior admin staff in a mission-focused environment. The position requires TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility, and a path to CSWF certification within six months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with MECM/SCCM for vulnerability remediation.
• Secure processing systems compliant with DoD standards.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility.
• DoD 8140/CSWF certification within 6 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Execute system installations, updates, security patching, and routine maintenance across Windows Server platforms.
• Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory, Exchange, File Services, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
• Apply DISA STIGs/SRGs to harden environments and support audit requirements.
• Use remote management/monitoring tools to maintain health and resolve incidents across networks.
• Assist with configuration docs, change management, and system integration tasks.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

DoD 8140/CSWF compliant

PowerShell scripting

Vulnerability remediation

Remote monitoring tools

Education

DoD 8140/CSWF certification

Tools

MECM/SCCM

CVAD (Citrix)

Job description

• Execute system installations, updates, security patching, and routine maintenance across Windows Server platforms.
• Manage and troubleshoot key enterprise services, including Active Directory, Exchange, File Services, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
• Apply DISA STIGs and SRGs to harden environments, perform vulnerability remediations using MECM/SCCM, and support audit requirements.
• Leverage remote management and monitoring tools to maintain system health and resolve technical incidents across dispersed networks.
• Assist with configuration documentation, change management procedures, and system integration tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments and related infrastructure applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience utilizing remote monitoring tools and mitigating system vulnerabilities via MECM/SCCM.
• Experience maintaining secure processing systems in compliance with DoD standards.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF requirements (or obtain required certification within 6 months of start).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
• Practical understanding of foundational network troubleshooting concepts.
• Formal vendor certifications or training in Microsoft Server products, Cisco, Splunk, SolarWinds, or ServiceNow.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments and related infrastructure applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience utilizing remote monitoring tools and mitigating system vulnerabilities via MECM/SCCM.
• Experience maintaining secure processing systems in compliance with DoD standards.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF requirements (or obtain required certification within 6 months of start).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
• Practical understanding of foundational network troubleshooting concepts.
• Formal vendor certifications or training in Microsoft Server products, Cisco, Splunk, SolarWinds, or ServiceNow.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Travel or Schedule

• Full-time schedule supporting enterprise operations in collaboration with senior system administration staff.

Contract position. Work arrangement: On-Site.

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.