Systems Administrator - 163636

Piper Companies; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a federal defense program, delivering secure IT infrastructure and mission-critical operations on-site at Quantico, VA. You will maintain and optimize virtualized Windows server environments in a classified DoD setting, ensuring compliance with security standards and accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities include administering VMware/ESXi environments, monitoring performance and security, troubleshooting issues, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT or systems administration.
• Active Security+ certification or other DoD 8570/8140 IAT II–compliant certification.
• Active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining virtualized server environments using VMware and ESXi; Supporting day-to-day system administration tasks across Windows-based server infrastructure.
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and security to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, and virtualization issues in a classified environment.
• Assisting with system upgrades, patching, documentation, and accreditation efforts

Skills

Troubleshooting

DoD standards adherence

Tools

VMware

ESXi

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

DNS

DHCP

SCCM

RMF

DISA

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a federal defense-focused program delivering secure IT infrastructure and operational support to mission-critical environments. This position is on-site in Quantico, VA. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing virtualized server environments in a secure, classified setting. Join a team directly supporting national defense operations and ensuring systems remain resilient, secure, and mission-ready.

Responsibilities for the Systems Administrator include:

• Administering and maintaining virtualized server environments using VMware and ESXi Supporting day-to-day system administration tasks across Windows-based server infrastructure
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and security to ensure compliance with DoD standards
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, and virtualization issues in a classified environment
• Assisting with system upgrades, patching, documentation, and accreditation efforts

Required Qualifications for the Systems Administrator include:

• 3+ years of experience in IT or systems administration
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting enterprise systems
• Active Security+ certification or other DoD 8570/8140 IAT II–compliant certification
• Active Secret security clearance

Compensation for the Systems Administrator include:

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $78,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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