Systems Administrator

About the role

The Systems Administrator will provide senior-level technical support for WDTC information systems and infrastructure, including server environments, directory and authentication services, virtualization, storage, backup and recovery, patching, system monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior technical support for WDTC information systems, server environments, directory and authentication services, storage and virtualization services, operations support, backup and recovery, patching, system monitoring, account administration, cybersecurity compliance, and secure system operations.
• Supports configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and security of information systems in accordance with DoD, Army, ATEC, and WDTC policies, Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Secure Recommendation Guides (SRGs), Configuration Control Board requirements, and Risk Management Framework requirements.
• Supports continuity of operations for classified and unclassified environments, system administration, networked systems, cyber hygiene, user support, and direct test support.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience within the past ten years working as a Systems Administrator.
• Current full-time employee or committed hire available to serve contingent upon contract award.
• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems, servers, storage, virtualization platforms, directory services, authentication services, account lifecycle, patching, backup/recovery, and operational troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal IT environments with cybersecurity controls, system hardening, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, change control, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• US. citizen; foreign nationals/immigrant aliens are not authorized to work on this requirement.
• High school diploma or equivalent at minimum; higher education preferred where relevant to the role.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Proficient with computers and software required to perform work, including Microsoft Office.
• Complete and maintain all required onboarding, security, installation access, CAC, acceptable use, NDA, and Government-directed forms/training.
• Complete and maintain required training, including Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Information Assurance/Cyber Awareness, PII, CTIP notification/training, and other WDTC/Army/DoD-directed training.
• Mandatory minimum: IAT Level I professional certification during execution for all contractor personnel; Systems Administrator candidates should be screened for IAT Level II or higher where required by assigned system administration, privileged access, or Attachment 4 function mapping.
• For Directory & Authentication Services, Storage & Virtualization Services, and Operations Support functions, Attachment 4 maps the function to IAT-II and requires at least one qualifying baseline certification and one qualifying Computing Environment certification.
• Expected primary DCWF alignment: 451 - System Administrator. Additional DCWF roles may apply based on assigned duties, such as 421 - Database Administrator, 441 - Network Operations Specialist, 461 - Systems Security Analyst, 411 - Technical Support Specialist, or other Government-assigned work role.
• Personnel requiring administrator or privileged access must satisfy the applicable DoDM 8140.03 foundational qualification requirements and any Government-required proficiency tier for the assigned DCWF code before performing those duties.
• Must maintain current baseline certification, Computing Environment certification where applicable, continuing education, renewal status, and proof of qualification for Government inspection.
• Experience with STIGs, SRGs, ACAS or similar vulnerability scanning, SCCM/WSUS or equivalent patching, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, SAN/storage, backup and recovery, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting Army, ATEC, WDTC, JMC, DHA, AFMIS, NHJ, or other DoD mission IT environments.
• Experience coordinating with ISSM/ISSO/security teams, supporting RMF packages, and maintaining system authorization artifacts.