Systems Administrator II [Windows]

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Systems Administrator II (Windows) in Dahlgren, VA to support U.S. Navy enterprise IT operations. The role requires on-site work, Top Secret clearance, and DoD-compliant cyber workforce qualifications.

Responsibilities include administering Windows networks/servers, implementing security controls, backups, and performance tuning to ensure mission-critical operations. Must be US citizen with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• 4+ years of professional experience administering Windows networks/OS/software.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and eligibility for ongoing clearance background checks.
• DoD Cyber Workforce requirements; Information Assurance Technician Level II designation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows networks, servers, OS, and software for Navy missions.
• Install, configure, and sustain hardware, Windows OS, software, accounts, and services.
• Perform backup/recovery, security management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor configurations, capacity, performance, and tuning for reliability.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, OS, network, and user-access issues.
• Maintain TCP/IP and secure connectivity within enterprise networks.
• Configure and maintain network security tools (firewalls/IDS).
• Develop system specs and technical documentation.
• Support procurement activities for IT hardware/software.

Skills

US Citizenship

Windows administration

DoD Top Secret clearance

Information Assurance Technician Level

Education

Bachelor's degree (related technical discipline)

Tools

Windows servers

Security tools (firewalls, IDS)

Job description

Overview

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II [WINDOWS]

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 IIs 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.