System Administrator (Q Clearance)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

VMware
Meraki
Active Directory
Hyper-V
Microsoft Azure
SaaS
Q Clearance

Job Details

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a work hard, play hard mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 18 days of PTO, 11 holidays, 80% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement and more.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a System Administrator for a potential opportunity with hands-on experience in managing and securing enterprise IT environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security and efficiency of systems and networks across both physical and virtual infrastructures. The System Administrator will install and configure systems, manage cloud and on-premise environments and respond to performance and security issues. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. Employment for this position is dependent on the successful award of the contract.

What you'll be doing:

  • Install and configure operating systems (Windows, Linux) and related software.
  • Set up hardware including servers, networking devices and storage solutions.
  • Administer and maintain physical and virtual servers (e.g., file servers, application servers).
  • Proficient understanding of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
  • Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs.
  • Implement and manage backup systems and disaster recovery plans.
  • Monitor system performance and track server health, uptime and resource utilization.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Maintain documentation of system configurations, changes and updates.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and security standards.

What you need to know:

  • Ability to manage complex, hybrid environments spanning physical, virtual, and cloud systems.
  • Skilled in diagnosing and resolving system and network performance issues.
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements and industry-standard security practices.
  • Strong documentation habits for system configurations, changes, and updates.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams.

Must have's:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 3+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role, including:
    • Managing systems and server roles, hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
    • Azure cloud services and SaaS solutions.
    • Virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
    • Networking, firewalls, VPNs, vLANs and enterprise security tools (e.g., Cisco, Meraki).
    • Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
  • Must possess an active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent DoD Top Secret clearance at time of hire.

Beneficial to have the following:

  • Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience with cloud security architectures in AWS and Azure.
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.

Where it's done:

  • Onsite (Las Vegas, NV).
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