Systems Administrator

ECS; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking an Enterprise Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation System Administrator to provide patch management and remediation across MCCS-managed systems, applications, and endpoints. The role requires hands-on expertise with Microsoft technologies, Azure, SCCM, and security baselines to maintain security and compliance.

You will perform 24/7 support for incidents, execute patch deployments, validate remediation, and generate reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity standards, RMF, STIGs, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SCCM.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 technical support for Severity A, B, and C incidents across MCCS systems.
• Conduct scheduled assessments and vulnerability reviews; validate patches and drift.
• Execute patch installations, configuration changes, and registry updates.
• Remediate findings from ACAS, Nessus, and other scanners; satisfy RMF/ STIGs.
• Validate remediation completion and document support for Windows apps and hospitality systems.
• Utilize SCCM, PowerShell automation, and Recast Right Click Tools for remediation.
• Manage software inventories, compliance baselines, and deployment reports.
• Provide technical training on patching workflows and tooling to MCCS staff.
• Ensure all remediation actions comply with DoD standards (RMF/IAV/NIST).
• Deliver monthly vulnerability remediation and deployment reports.

Skills

PowerShell automation

SCCM administration

DoD cybersecurity standards

Vulnerability remediation

Patch management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

SCCM

Recast Right Click Tools

ACAS

Nessus

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a skilled Enterprise Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation System Administrator to provide comprehensive patch management and vulnerability remediation services to ensure the security, compliance, and operational integrity of MCCS-managed systems, applications, and endpoints. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on technical expertise in patch deployment, configuration corrections, and vulnerability mitigation across all managed environments, including Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SCCM.

Job Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a skilled Enterprise Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation System Administrator to provide comprehensive patch management and vulnerability remediation services to ensure the security, compliance, and operational integrity of MCCS-managed systems, applications, and endpoints. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on technical expertise in patch deployment, configuration corrections, and vulnerability mitigation across all managed environments, including Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SCCM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 technical support for Severity A, B, and C incidents across all MCCS-managed systems, including Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and on‑premises environments.
• Conduct scheduled assessments, system health checks, and vulnerability reviews across all MCCS systems, identifying required patches, validating missing updates, assessing configuration drift, and performing all remediation activities necessary to maintain security, stability, and compliance.
• Execute patch installations, configuration changes, registry modifications, and system updates across all managed systems, applications, and endpoints.
• Remediate findings from ACAS, Nessus, and other DoD vulnerability scanners, completing all steps necessary to satisfy IAVs, STIGs, and RMF‑driven remediations.
• Validate and document successful remediation completion, providing full remediation support for Windows applications, POS systems, lodging/hospitality applications, and recreational systems.
• Utilize SCCM, PowerShell automation, and Recast Right Click Tools to execute remediation actions, enforce compliance baselines, and perform administrative corrections.
• Manage software inventories, compliance baselines, remediation reports, and enterprise‑wide patch deployment activities.
• Provide technical training and education to MCCS IT personnel on patching workflows, PowerShell automation, SCCM usage, endpoint compliance, and vulnerability remediation tooling.
• Ensure all remediation actions comply with DoD cybersecurity standards, including RMF, IAV directives, STIG requirements, and NIST SP 800 53 controls.
• Deliver complete vulnerability remediation packages, monthly patch deployment reports, vulnerability compliance reports, software deployment activity reports, configuration remediation reports, and technical training sessions as required.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, with a focus on Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SCCM.
• Proven expertise in patch deployment, configuration corrections, and vulnerability mitigation across all managed environments.
• Advanced technical expertise in PowerShell automation, SCCM administration, and Recast Right Click Tools.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity standards, including RMF, IAV directives, STIG requirements, and NIST SP 800 53 controls.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in a DoD or government environment.
• Certification in CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH.
• Experience with enterprise endpoint management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tools.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.