Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is hiring a Systems Administrator in Washington, DC. You will support physical and virtual servers, network systems, and court-specific applications, coordinating with vendors for phones and wireless devices, and ensuring accreditation and security standards are met.

The role focuses on maintaining Windows/Linux servers, VMware ESX, Microsoft Exchange, and MECM, with a requirement for an Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of three years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of a college degree.
• IAT-I certified (A+, Network+, CCNA, SSCP) is required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with Windows/Linux server environments and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for physical and virtualized servers and network systems.
• Coordinate with vendors for telephones and wireless devices.
• Maintain network operations and accreditation requirements.
• Perform system upgrades and troubleshooting for court systems.
• Support VMWARE ESX virtualization and Microsoft infrastructure.
• Assist with Court Track (C-Track) systems and court recording software.

Skills

IAT-I certified

Active Secret clearance or ability to?

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation and process skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

VMware ESX

Microsoft Exchange Server

MECM

Windows Server 2016/2022/2025

Office 365 Suite

Vulnerability scanning

RMF knowledge

Job description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for providing support for physical and virtualized servers, network systems, telecommunications, and unique courthouse applications. This position supports and coordinates with vendors for telephones, wireless devices, internet services, and hardware lifecycle management. The role is responsible for maintaining network operations, accreditation requirements, system upgrades, troubleshooting communications infrastructure, and supporting mission-critical court systems. Responsibilities: * Provide support for Physical and virtualized servers, and network systems. Supports and coordinates with vendors to support telephones, and wireless devices.

• Systems Administration - Conduct Operations and Maintenance work on a Network encompassing approximately 12 Windows and Linux based servers, with virtualization using VMWare ESX, Microsoft Exchange Server and systems backup and restoral management. Provide recommendations, management and perform system upgrades as required to the physical network architecture.
• Vendor Support - Provide interface with multiple vendors for systems including cellular telephone support, internet service provider, etc.
• Network Accreditation - Provide support for maintaining the network accreditation, including scan remediation, patching, inventory support, and documentation.
• Hardware Support - Coordinate activities with vendor support to include life cycle management, equipment replacement and tracking, and Service Level Agreement on replacement of failed equipment.
• Communications Network - Coordinate troubleshooting activities of the network between the Court and the Joint Service Provider, including troubleshooting or assisting of troubleshooting of the Virtual Private Network connection.
• Unique Courthouse systems - Will be required to develop and understand the Courthouse recording system, Court Track (C-Track) system.
• Experience providing hands‑on systems administration support throughout a successful Authorization to Operate (ATO) renewal process.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Active Secret clearance or US Citizen with the ability to obtain! Minimum level of Education/Experience: * At least three years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of a college degree Skills Required: * Must be IAT‑I certified (A+, Network+, CCNA, SSCP)
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Good communication skills.
• Good documentation and process skills.
• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Technical Skills Required: * Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Windows Systems Administration (Windows Server 2016/2022/2025)
• Intranet/Internet Management and Support
• Server Migrations and Provisioning
• Virtualization using VMWARE
• Some cyber background (vulnerability scan, updating ATO documentation, understands RMF)
• Competencies Required: (e.g. systems, technologies, communication capabilities, etc.) * Windows Server 2016/2022/2025
• Windows 11 Enterprise
• Virtualization (VMWare ESX)
• Arctera Backup Exec
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Risk Management Framework (Network accreditation)
• Some cyber background (vulnerability scan, updating ATO documentation, understands RMF, system patching)
• Virtual Private Networking
• iPhone Mobile Support
• Support VoIP Telephone System Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000 The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.
• About Us Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation‑owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high‑quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.
• Benefits Eligible full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a), and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E‑Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance