Systems Administrator II (Windows)

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is hiring a Systems Administrator II to support U.S. Navy enterprise IT operations in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on on-site administration, maintenance, security, and support for Windows-based networks, servers, software systems, and related infrastructure.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years of Windows admin experience, a DoD Top Secret clearance, and IA II designation. Relevant certifications and DoD cyber workforce compliance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 4+ years of professional Windows administration experience.
• Must meet DoD IA Technician Level II workforce requirements.
• Must comply with DoD Cyber Workforce requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows networks, servers, operating systems, and apps supporting Navy ops.
• Install, configure, and sustain hardware, Windows OS, and software; manage accounts and services.
• Perform system backup/recovery, security management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor configurations, capacity, and performance; tune systems for optimization.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, OS, network, and user-access issues.
• Maintain proficiency with TCP/IP and secure connectivity within enterprise networks.
• Configure and maintain network security tools like firewalls and antivirus.

Skills

Windows admin

Backup & recovery

Security practices

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

DoD IA II designation

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has five (5) contingent openings for Systems Administrator II supporting U.S. Navy enterprise information technology operations located in Dahlgren, VA. This position will provide on-site administration, maintenance, security, and technical support for Windows-based networks, servers, software systems, and associated infrastructure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a US Citizen
• Four or more years of professional experience administering Windows networks, operating systems, and software systems.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and be able to maintain the required clearance and background-investigation eligibility
• Must maintain compliance with applicable DoD Cyber Workforce requirements, including the required Information Assurance Technician Level II designation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and maintain Windows networks, servers, operating systems, and software applications supporting mission-critical Navy operations.
• Install, configure, and sustain computer hardware, Windows operating systems, Commercial Off-the-Shelf software, network accounts, and system services.
• Perform system backup and recovery, software management, security management, library management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor system configurations, availability, capacity, and performance; conduct system sizing, tuning, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, network, and user-access issues.
• Maintain proficiency with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and support secure connectivity within enterprise network environments.
• Configure and maintain network security tools, including firewalls, antivirus capabilities, and intrusion-detection services.
• Identify and respond to computing and networking vulnerabilities using current detection and mitigation methods.
• Develop system specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and configuration records.
• Conduct market research and support procurement activities for hardware, software, and related IT resources.
• Assist customers with information technology issues and provide instruction on applicable computer systems and applications.
• Four or more years of professional experience administering Windows networks, operating systems, and software systems.
• Windows system administration.
• System backup and recovery.
• Hardware and software installation and configuration.
• Security and software-management practices.
• System sizing, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.
• TCP/IP and other enterprise network protocols.
• Firewalls and other network-security tools.
• Computing and networking vulnerabilities and detection methods.
• Must meet DoD Information Assurance Technician Level II workforce requirements.
• Must be able to support full-time, on-site performance in Dahlgren, VA.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Additional certifications or training such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, VMware Certified Professional, or comparable Microsoft, virtualization, networking, or cybersecurity credentials.
• Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Navy information technology environments.
• Experience developing system specifications and conducting technical market research for IT procurements.
• Experience operating within configuration-management, cybersecurity, and change-control processes.