Systems Administrator - 163636

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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 on-site role is in Quantico, VA.

You will maintain virtualized Windows server environments in a classified setting, ensure DoD compliance, and assist with upgrades, patching, and accreditation. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of IT experience, Security+ certification, and an active Secret

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining virtualized server environments using VMware and ESXi.
• 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

Security+ certification

DoD 8570/8140 IAT II-compliant

Secret clearance

Education

Active Security+ certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT II)

Active Secret security clearance

Tools

VMware

ESXi

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM

Patch Management

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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