Systems Administrator (Windows)

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This contingent, full-time role requires Top Secret clearance and hands-on Windows server administration and enterprise IT experience.

You will perform full lifecycle administration, including hardware/software installation, configuration, tuning, and vulnerability analysis. You will also assist with procurement‑related market research to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional Windows system administration experience.
• Experience with system backup/recovery, security, hardware/software installation and configuration.
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls.
• Experience developing system specifications and market research for procurement.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP and vulnerability assessment techniques.
• Must be designated IAT II with a T5 investigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and secure NSWCDD computer networks and software systems.
• Perform full‑lifecycle administration: hardware/software installation, configuration and performance tuning.
• Support network security operations, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop system specifications.
• Assist with procurement‑related market research to meet federal guidelines.

Skills

Windows system administration

Network security

Backup and recovery

Market research procurement

TCP/IP

Vulnerability analysis

IAT II / T5

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Systems Administrator (Windows)

Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Top Secret

Travel: Less than 10%

Salary: $100,000 to $110,700

Astrion has a contingent opening for a Systems Administrator (Windows) supporting the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, VA. Astrion is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Windows Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and secure NSWCDD’s enterprise networks and software systems. In this role, you will perform full‑lifecycle administration, including hardware/software installation, configuration, and performance tuning across diverse operating environments. You will also support network security operations, analyze vulnerabilities, develop system specifications, and assist with procurement‑related market research to ensure our infrastructure meets federal and Department of War guidelines.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Three (3) years of professional experience in Windows system administration of networks and software systems
• Experience in system backup/recovery, basic software management, security and library management, installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and COTS software, operating computer systems in different operating environments, sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting, and resource allocation
• Experience in maintaining proficiency in major network security tools such as firewalls
• Experience developing system specifications and performing market research procurement tasks
• Qualified experience with different network protocols including TCP/IP
• Qualified experience in computing and networking vulnerabilities and the latest detection methods
• This position is required to be designated as IAT II level with a T5 investigation

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or CCNA