Systems Administrator (Windows) with Security Clearance

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a skilled Windows Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD Dahlgren in Dahlgren, VA. You will manage, maintain, and secure the enterprise networks and software systems, performing full lifecycle administration across diverse environments.

The role includes supporting network security operations, analyzing vulnerabilities, developing system specifications, and assisting with procurement market research to ensure government guidelines are met.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in Windows system administration of networks and software systems.
• Experience in system backup/recovery, security and software/hardware management.
• Experience with major network security tools such as firewalls.
• Experience developing system specifications and performing market research for procurement.
• Proficiency with network protocols including TCP/IP.
• Experience identifying computing and networking vulnerabilities and detection methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and secure NSWCDD's enterprise networks and software systems.
• Perform full lifecycle administration including hardware/software installation, configuration and tuning.
• Support network security operations and vulnerability analysis.
• Develop system specifications and assist with procurement-related market research.

Skills

Windows systems admin

Backup/Recovery

Security tools

System specifications

Procurement market research

TCP/IP protocols

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/IS

Tools

Firewall tools

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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