Systems Administrator

Sikich; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, seeks a Systems Administrator to support vulnerability management for a federal client in a hybrid Washington, DC environment. This surge position runs through January 15, 2027, with possible extension and requires an active public trust or higher clearance.

You will triage deployments, research fixes, coordinate with end users, and document remediation steps, with opportunities to grow into SCCM, Intune, Azure, and broader vulnerability management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active public trust or higher clearance required.
• Onsite 2-3 days per week.
• Experience with Windows endpoint management and deployment.
• Ability to explain technical steps clearly to end users and team members.

Responsibilities

• Research vulnerability fixes, release notes, and remediation guidance for deployment.
• Triage failed software installs and deployments with logs and device health checks.
• Coordinate remote troubleshooting sessions and communicate next steps to users.
• Document troubleshooting steps and escalation details for knowledge sharing.
• Review logs (Splunk, Defender, Purview, endpoint management) to identify root causes and next steps.
• Track remediation progress and maintain patch compliance visibility.

Education

4-year degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SCCM

Intune

Azure

EntraID

Qualys

NinjaOne

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

Description

Systems Administrator: Vulnerability Management (US- Hybrid)

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It’s our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you’ll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

Surge support, through January 15, 2027. (possible extension)

This is a surge support position through January 15, 2027. Extension is possible but not guaranteed. The role is hybrid, with on‑site work in Washington, DC, supporting a federal client and requires an active public trust or higher clearance.

Sikich is seeking a Systems Administrator to support endpoint management, software deployment, and vulnerability remediation at a federal client. This role will handle day‑to‑day triage and research around failed deployments, patch and update troubleshooting, end‑user coordination, and escalation of recurring technical issues. The ideal candidate is an entry‑to‑mid level administrator with strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills, is comfortable working directly with users, and has the aptitude to grow into broader SCCM, Intune, Azure, and vulnerability management responsibilities. Prior experience with every listed tool is not required; demonstrated technical curiosity, sound judgment, and willingness to learn are highly valued.

What will you do in this role?

This role supports a federal client environment and requires professionalism and empathy when coordinating with end users, documenting troubleshooting steps, and following established change, security, and escalation procedures.

Activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research vendor vulnerability fixes, release notes, knowledge base articles, and remediation guidance across multiple software products to support testing, packaging, and deployment.
• Triage failed software installs and deployments by reviewing deployment status, client logs, device health, network connectivity, and user‑reported symptoms.
• Conduct end‑user outreach, coordinate remote troubleshooting sessions, and communicate next steps clearly while minimizing disruption to the user’s workday.
• Perform manual software installation, repair, or reinstallation when automated deployment fails, and document the resolution path for future automation or escalation.
• Review logs such as Splunk Windows Event Viewer, Defender, Purview and endpoint management logs to identify root cause, distinguish user‑specific issues from device‑wide issues, and recommend the next troubleshooting or escalation step.

Document troubleshooting steps, findings, resolutions, and escalation details in the ticketing system so recurring issues can be tracked and knowledge can be reused by the team.

Track remediation progress for assigned devices or software titles, follow up on failed or incomplete deployments, and help maintain visibility into patch compliance status.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Must possess an active public trust or higher government issued clearance.
• 4‑year degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Must be willing to work onsite 2-3 days a week.
• Empathy, patience and professionalism when working directly with end users, including the ability to explain technical steps clearly over remote sessions.
• Sound judgment to ask for help, appropriate escalation of issues, and the ability to provide enough technical detail for senior administrators to act quickly.
• Basic Excel proficiency for tracking device lists, remediation status, deployment results, and issue trends.
• Ticketing system literacy, with ServiceNow and/or JIRA experience helpful but trainable on the job.

Core Technical Requirements

• Familiarity with SCCM, Intune, with willingness to deepen skills across endpoint management and cloud administration tools such as Azure Update Manager.
• Basic Active Directory and EntraID experience, including user and computer object lookup, group membership review, permissions awareness, and access request support.
• General networking troubleshooting, including DNS lookups, traceroute, connectivity checks, VPN‑related issues, and WSUS or update source troubleshooting.
• Experience with Qualys, Tenable, NinjaOne, or similar vulnerability scanning, endpoint monitoring, or remote management tools is a strong plus.
• Azure Update Manager familiarity a plus
• Microsoft certifications in Windows client administration, endpoint management, Microsoft Defender, Purview, Azure fundamentals, or related Microsoft cloud technologies are a plus.
• Experience interpreting vulnerability scan results and translating scan findings into remediation actions.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using remote support tools to troubleshoot endpoints, coordinate with users, and resolve software or configuration issues without requiring deskside access.
• Experience supporting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server environments, including software installation, update troubleshooting, device health checks, and basic administrative tasks.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $135,000- $140,000 - $145,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands‑on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full‑time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insuranceFORCE – Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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