Windows System Administrator - JobID-0249

About the role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Administrator (SA) to support its Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office.

Key Responsibilities

• Window System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain windows operating systems (Windows 11) in both virtual and physical environments.
• Server Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain server operating system (Server 2022 and 2025) in both virtual and physical environments.
• System & Software Maintenance: Perform monthly maintenance by applying Operating system and software patches to remediate open vulnerabilities on the information system.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability, security, and performance; implement and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 2/3 support to quickly diagnose and resolve complex system and virtual/physical system performance issues, system configuration problems, and outages.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerCLI, Ansible Playbook) to streamline routine administrative tasks, deployments, and reporting.
• VMware Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Linux System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat) in both virtual and physical environments.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of professional systems administration experience, preferably in a security position
• Security+ CE certification, or equivalent level I or II IAT/IAM certification (DoD Directives 8140/8570)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Experience configuring systems and performing associated Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) tasks, including daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance to all systems
• Proficiency with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD compliance tools

What Makes You Stand Out

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level of knowledge in Windows
• Experience with, or knowledge of managing & maintaining system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management (Windows/Linux/ESXi)
• Understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls
• Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation
• Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., PDQ Deploy)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Job Benefits

IDT offers a competitive benefits package including:

• A generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.