Jr. System Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Clearance: Secret required. Location: Hampton Roads, VA (100% onsite). This job opens for applications on 9/17/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise storage solutions.
• Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, system patching, and remediation activities to address security risks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.
• Provide Tier II support for complex infrastructure and system issues.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across enterprise and defense networks.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including system diagrams, SOPs, and configuration records.
• Participate in technology research and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance infrastructure performance and security.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree and 1–2+ years of system administration experience managing enterprise infrastructure, server operating systems (Windows/Linux), or virtualized environments.
• Current and maintainable DoD Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification required prior to onboarding and must be maintained while supporting the SMIT contract.
• Strong experience administering Windows and/or Linux server environments in enterprise settings.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, STIG implementation, RMF compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms, enterprise storage solutions, backup technologies, and high‑availability architectures.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and provide effective technical support.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting defense, government, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

Compensation

Total compensation based on experience level – $70,000‑$80,000+.

Benefits

• PTO/Holidays
• Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract stability funded through 2028