Systems Administrator with TS/SCI, FS (Systems Administration, Associate)

The MIL Corporation; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator with TS/SCI, FS Poly for a federal government client in McLean, VA. The role covers day-to-day operations, installation, configuration, maintenance, and security management of laboratory computer systems, with an on-site schedule.

Responsibilities include account management, software and hardware provisioning, backups, monitoring, and AD services deployment, along with adherence to CI/CD practices and vulnerability reporting in coordination

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience as a system administrator.
• Five (5) years or more of total intelligence community relevant work experience as a system administrator.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Ansible, etc.
• Proficiency with at least one administrative language (shell, PERL, Tk, PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Functional knowledge of UNIX, LINUX and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of distributed and clustered computing environments, cloud computing and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries concerning all aspects of computer and network operations.
• Creating and managing accounts.
• Installing, configuring, updating and removing system and application software.
• Installing, configuring and removing system hardware (servers, workstation, printers, etc.).
• Configuring NFS, NIS, SAMBA, etc. remote hosting/sharing protocols.
• Backing up and restoring files.
• Monitoring and allocating system resources (CPU, memory and storage).
• Auditing system log files to include compliance audits.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
• Documenting hardware and software configurations, maintenance history, backup history.
• Implementing up-to-date system policies and procedures.
• Updating/patching system operating systems.
• Utilizing CI/CD pipelines to shorten systems development life cycle.
• Implementing and managing Active Directory services.
• Supporting system scanning and ISSE findings.

Skills

shell scripting

PERL

Python

PowerShell

UNIX

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator with TS/SCI, FS Poly (Systems Administration, Associate) to support a federal government client in McLean, VA. The Systems Administrator shall support the day-to-day operations of computer systems. This support includes installation, configuration, maintenance, failure analysis and recovery, performance monitoring, data storage management and security management of laboratory computer systems.

This position currently requires a fully on-site schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of a future contract award and funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries concerning all aspects of computer and network operations
• Creating and managing accounts
• Installing, configuring, updating and removing system and application software
• Installing, configuring and removing system hardware (servers, workstation, monitors, printers, plotters, scanners, transceivers, network interface cards, network physical links, etc.)
• Configuring NFS, NIS, SAMBA, etc. remote hosting/sharing protocols
• Backing up and restoring files
• Monitoring and allocating system resources (CPU, memory and storage space)
• Auditing system log files to include compliance audits
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software problems
• Documenting hardware and software configurations, maintenance history, backup history
• Implementing up-to-date system policies and procedures
• Updating/patching system operating systems
• Utilizing existing DEVOPS capabilities such as the CI/CD pipeline to shorten systems development life cycle
• Implementing and managing new and existing Active Directory services
• Supporting systems scanning and working with the ISSE to report findings

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience as a system administrator
• Five (5) years or more of total intelligence community relevant work experience as a system administrator
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools such as Puppet, Ansible, etc.
• Proficiency with at least one, preferably two, administrative languages (shell, PERL, Tk, PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Functional knowledge of UNIX, LINUX and Windows operating systems in the conduct of their duties
• Functional knowledge of distributed and clustered computing environments, cloud computing and virtualization environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience. Equivalent military training and experience in an information technology field is acceptable.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must possess an active Top Secret/SCI with FS Poly clearance; please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $125,000 - $200,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology. MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers and is known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment is reflected in the awards MIL has received over the years.

• Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post) – 2017-2025
• Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work (2018-2025)
• Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services (2021-2025)
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials (2021)
• Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity (2018)
• Top Workplace Award – various regional recognitions (2017, 2020-2025)
• Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals (2025)
• Moxie Award, GovCon Category (2025)
• Patriot Award, ESGR, Department of Defense (2024-2025)
• Freedom Award, ESGR (2022)
• Beyond awards for distinguished service (2018)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.