Systems Administrator

INflow Federal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

INflow Federal is seeking a Systems Administrator to support our Navy program. You will administer, maintain, and operate enterprise IT systems and infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant operations in shipyard and Fleet readiness.

This role offers opportunities to work on high‑impact projects, gain access to the latest technologies, and join a culture that values veterans, collaboration, and innovation. DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent; four years of systems administration in enterprise environments are required.
• Experience administering and maintaining enterprise IT systems, servers, applications, and core services.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, permissions, security policies, and access controls.
• Proficiency with Windows Server environments, including IIS and SQL Server integration.
• Experience patching, updating, monitoring, and responding to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, managing, and maintaining enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Administering system components such as servers, applications, services, and databases.
• Managing user permissions, Active Directory integration, and system security policies.
• Implementing and maintaining governance policies, backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborating with infrastructure teams to support Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server configurations.
• Providing Tier II/III support and documenting configurations and procedures.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

System patching

Monitoring & logging

Troubleshooting

Security policies

Application deployment

Backup & DR

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

4+ years enterprise IT experience

Tools

IIS

SQL Server

PowerShell

Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:

INflow Federal is seeking a Systems Administrator to support our Navy program. NNSY’s mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The Systems Administrator will support the administration, maintenance, and operation of enterprise IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant system operations in support of shipyard and Fleet readiness.

Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Job Responsibilities

• Configuring, managing, and maintaining enterprise windows server environments.
• Administering system components such as servers, applications, services, and databases.
• Managing user permissions, Active Directory integration, and system security policies.
• Implementing and maintaining governance policies, backup and recovery plans, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Administering and optimizing system management tools and core services supporting enterprise operations.
• Performing routine system health checks and applying patches, Cumulative Updates (CUs), and Service Packs (SPs).
• Monitoring system performance, reviewing logs, and responding to alerts or issues affecting system availability or performance.
• Collaborating with infrastructure teams to support Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server configurations.
• Investigating and resolving system errors, performance issues, and service disruptions.
• Providing Tier II/III support to end users and system owners for system-related issues.
• Maintaining documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Deploying and configuring custom or third-party system solutions and applications.
• Supporting solution lifecycle management across development, test, and production environments.

Required Skills

• Experience administering and maintaining enterprise IT systems, servers, applications, and core services
• Proficiency managing Active Directory, user permissions, security policies, and system access controls
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server environments, including IIS and SQL Server integration
• Ability to perform system patching, updates, and routine maintenance to ensure system security and availability
• Experience monitoring system performance, reviewing logs, and responding to alerts and incidents
• Strong troubleshooting skills supporting Tier II/III system issues and service disruptions
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting custom and third‑party applications across multiple environments
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution
• Ability to document system configurations, procedures, and operational support guidance

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline (or 3 additional years of experience)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience performing systems administration in enterprise environments.

Desired Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Clearance Requirements

• DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

$60,000 - $70,000 a year

This is an anticipated salary range for this position. Compensation is determined by a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location, and may also be shaped by contract-specific labor categories, wage determinations, or customer funding. This range is not a guarantee of compensation.

This is an anticipated salary range for this position. Compensation is determined by a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location, and may also be shaped by contract-specific labor categories, wage determinations, or customer funding. This range is not a guarantee of compensation.

Certification Requirements

Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

• Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
• If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Citizenship Requirements

* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job‑related qualifications and experience.