Systems Administrator

Vets Hired; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure in classified environments, spanning Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud platforms. You will manage Active Directory, backups, and incident response.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI clearance with DoD security controls experience, 3–5 years of enterprise admin work, and certifications such as Security+ CE or CySA+.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or CySA+ preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of enterprise systems administration experience in a classified environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers.
• Implement system hardening and DoD security controls.
• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities and required patches.
• Manage virtual environments using VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support.
• Administer Active Directory, user accounts, and file permissions.
• Manage system backups, SAN configurations, and data recovery.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system security plans.
• Support reliable and secure operation of mission-critical IT infrastructure.

Skills

System Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+)

Tools

VMware

Citrix

AWS

Job description

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure in classified environments. The role manages Windows and Linux servers, virtualization and cloud platforms, Active Directory, system security, vulnerability remediation, backups, and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers.
• Implement system hardening and DoD security controls.
• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities and required patches.
• Manage virtual environments using VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support.
• Administer Active Directory, user accounts, and file permissions.
• Manage system backups, SAN configurations, and data recovery.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system security plans.
• Support reliable and secure operation of mission-critical IT infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Active, transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
• IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or CySA+.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of enterprise systems administration experience in a classified environment.