Systems Administrator - Norfolk, VA

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the AT/FP NESS program for the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, VA. You will install and integrate physical security systems, apply patches, and maintain system configurations in a lab and field deployment environment.

This role requires a DoD clearance, IAT Level II, and strong Windows/Linux knowledge, plus scripting and travel up to 10%. Join Serco to contribute to anti-terrorism and safety of service members while working with a global team on secure

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• DoD IAT Level II compliant certification.
• Diploma or degree plus experience as specified (HS diploma +8 years or Bachelor's +5 years).
• Experience with VMware ESXi hypervisor and patching.
• Knowledge of Windows/Unix/Linux security features.
• Experience with servers, networking gear, and infrastructure.
• Scripting to automate routine tasks.
• Troubleshooting network and system security administration.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Execute and assess technical changes in a production environment.
• Provide system administration support for Windows OS and Server.
• Install new software releases and system upgrades.
• Evaluate and install security patches and resolve software issues.
• Perform system backups and recovery.
• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration for integrity.
• Maintain configuration baselines for the system.
• Draft repeatable, step-by-step procedures.
• Collaborate with worldwide teams interfacing with Security and Emergency operations centers.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

US Citizenship

Scripting for automation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

High School Diploma/GED with 8 years experience

Tools

VMware ESXi

Windows Server

Unix/Linux

Group Policy

PowerShell

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Are you a Systems Administrator and looking for a place to make a difference every day? Serco is the place for you! Discover your place through this exciting opportunity supporting our Anti‑Terrorism Force-Protection (AT/FP) Naval Electronic Surveillance Systems (NESS) program and the United States Navy in Norfolk, VA. Our AT/FP NESS program provides life‑cycle management, integration, acquisition, and technical support for vehicle gates, personnel turnstiles, and remote surveillance in support of anti‑terrorism and the safety of our citizens/service-members. Serco is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the lab and deployment, integrating and installing physical security systems, including maintaining the systems with patches and upgrades.

In This Role, You Will

• Execute and assess technical changes in a production environment
• Provide system administration support for Windows OS and Server
• Install new software releases and system upgrades.
• Evaluate and install security patches and resolves software related problems.
• Perform system backups and recovery.
• Maintain data files and monitors system configuration to ensure system and data integrity.
• Maintain the configuration baselines for the system
• Compose step by step repeatable procedures
• Work with a worldwide team, coordinates systems that integrate with Security and Emergency operations centers

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have

• An active Secret DoD Security Clearance
  • US Citizenship
• DoD IAT Level II compliant certification
• High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of experience
• OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years experience
• Working knowledge of scanning and patching within VMWare ESXi hypervisor
• Working knowledge of operating systems security features and settings (e.g. Windows, Unix, and/or Linux)
• Working knowledge of servers, software, networking equipment and infrastructure
• Experience writing scripts to automate routine tasks
• Experience troubleshooting network and system security administration
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Experience with creating scripts within PowerShell
• Deep knowledge with Group Policy

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].