Tier 2 IT Systems Admin with Secret Clearance – DoD Lab

Gov Solutions Group; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits including

401k matching

Training suite for professional growth

Job summary

GovSG is seeking a Tier 2 IT System Administrator with a Secret clearance for an onsite role in Portsmouth, VA, supporting NAVWAR NIWC RDT&E labs. You will manage Windows domains, VM builds, patching, and STIG compliance in secure DoD environments, collaborating with cybersecurity teams.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with engineers to ensure reliable operations across multiple sites and lab environments.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• Typical education: Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field
• Have 10 or more years professional experience in computer systems analysis
• Experience with virtual machine builds and deployments
• Experience with system patching and configuration management
• Familiarity with DISA STIG implementation and DoD cybersecurity practices
• Excellent troubleshooting and solution development skills
• Professional customer service attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Windows 11 (Udemy or equivalent)
• Red Hat Linux System Administration (Udemy or equivalent)
• Mac OS Jamf (Udemy or equivalent)
• DCWF Windows System Administrator – Cyber Exchange/JKO (DISA-US1379)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations
• Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures
• Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists in the management of Windows domain environments
• Supports desktop operations and troubleshooting in RDT&E lab environments
• Performs virtual machine builds and deployments in support of system integration
• Installs, configures, and maintains external workstation hardware and authorized software
• Performs server/workstation installations and technology refreshes
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves hardware and software issues
• Performs scheduled system upgrades
• Maintains end-point data backups and ensures data integrity
• Participates in the patch management process
• Supports configuration management & change management activities and documentation
• Supports tracking and implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs)
• Assists in RMF artifact development and continuous monitoring activities
• Ensures systems align with DoD cybersecurity standards
• Leads and assists with projects as needed
• Utilize multiple support tools and systems, including MS Teams, ServiceNow, Active Directory, Microsoft Configuration Manager

Skills

Windows domain environments

Desktop operations

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Configuration Manager

ServiceNow

MS Teams

Job description

GovSG is seeking a Tier 2 IT System Administrator with a Secret clearance for an onsite role in Portsmouth, VA, supporting NAVWAR NIWC RDT&E labs. You will manage Windows domains, VM builds, patching, and STIG compliance in secure DoD environments, collaborating with cybersecurity teams.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with engineers to ensure reliable operations across multiple sites and lab environments.