Systems Administrator (Windows) with Security Clearance

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Systems Administrator (Windows) to support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time role requires hands-on management of enterprise networks and security across diverse environments.

Responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, vulnerability analysis, and procurement market research. A Top Secret clearance (IAT II) is required, with travel under 10% and compliance with federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of Windows system administration experience.
• Experience with backups, security, hardware/software installation, and performance tuning.
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls.
• Experience developing system specifications and performing market research for procurement.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and network protocols.
• Understanding of vulnerabilities and detection methods.
• IAT II level security clearance with a T5 investigation required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Windows administration

Backup/recovery

Security tools

System specs & market research

TCP/IP networking

Vulnerability assessment

IAT II clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/IS

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' 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 relation to 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 trouble shooting 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 of computing and networking vulnerabilities and the latest detect 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 #CJ