Systems Administrator - WASHINGTON, D.C., Onsite

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Systems Administrator (Top Secret Cleared) to support high-level law enforcement operations. This role involves managing enterprise email and communication tools, responding to IT service requests, and implementing changes in the system environment. Candidates must have a strong background in Active Directory, Windows Server, and PowerShell, along with effective communication skills. The position is 100% on-site in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Active Directory environment.
• Proficient in operational support of enterprise email and communication servers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve Windows OS related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to enterprise email and communication systems.
• Respond to service requests from end-users and IT professionals.
• Implement changes based on new application software and hardware.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Windows Server Operating Systems

PowerShell Scripting

Group Policy Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., MCSE)

Job description

Overview

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible.

Open Jobs

Jan 20 2026

Yakshna Solutions, Inc, . (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Systems Administrator (Top Secret Cleared) to work in our Washington, DC office.

YSI is seeking skilled and experienced System Administrators to join our organization. We offer the chance to support the world’s finest law enforcement organization and help the people that keep us safe. In this role, you will support agents, analysts, professionals, and the technology they use to combat terrorism, espionage, cyber-attacks, and major criminal threats. We have multiple positions available across different teams, including Unified Collaboration, ICAM, and Credentials.

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for providing operational support to enterprise email and communication enabled business processes to include instant messaging, voice – and - video calling, and ad-hoc – and - structured conferences. Support for these tools is across multiple enclaves, Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret/SCI networks.

Day to Day Operations:

• Responding to service requests from the end-user, other IT professionals, and executive management.
• Performing routine monitoring, maintenance, and administration of application servers.
• Implementing database changes in response to changes in the customer’s enterprise computing environment, such as new versions and releases of application software, the introduction of new computing hardware, and the virtualization of computing hardware to host multiple logical servers. At a minimum, the candidate shall be qualified to be a senior level system administrator providing Tier-3 level support.

The candidate shall be proficient in operational support, maintenance, problem - solving, and system administration of enterprise email and communication servers.

Position is 100% on site.

Required Skills:

3+ years of experience and functional knowledge of the following:

• Proven experience as an Active Directory Administrator in a large enterprise environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory architecture, design, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems and associated technologies.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and management.
• Experience with Group Policy management and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within Active Directory.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Resolve Windows operating system related issues and provide technical advice;
• Ensure updates are happening on a regular basis;
• You will be responsible for not only development but delivery of these processes;
• Comfortable being called into to resolve complex AD (active directory) infrastructure problems;
• Deep support of existing active directory modules is needed;
• Work with technical management, peers and consumers.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are a plus.

Salary range: $90-100,000

Location: Onsite – J. Edgar Hoover Building, Washington DC. – 100 percent onsite M-F

Clearance: Active TS Clearance

Security Plus certification required

W-2 Only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.