Systems Administrator (Active DOD Secret Clearance Required)

Description
**PLEASE NOTE**
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED DAY 1
*Top* Secret Clearance is great, but not a requirement
Education: STEM Degree and 5 years of prior experience, review other education and experience combinations in description
Schedule: M-F, normal office hours
Fully onsite between the Richardson and Cityline locations
Position is year with the opportunity to extend
Possible travel - 10%, domestic
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead network architecture, design, development, deployment, configuration, administration, and system integration of various physical and virtual network architectures
Virtualization administration and maintenance
Working in cloud and hybrid enterprise environments, including datacenter network and infrastructure security, and system boundary security
Translating business objectives and requirements into deployable Zero Trust and hybrid cloud solutions
Developing solutions for end-to-end network automations, including network orchestration across multi-vendor and hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure
Provide customer with technical design support to system and software technical specifications, design, proof-of-concept prototyping, and development activities
Provide technical direction for large-scale network engineering projects, including operations, performance, testing, manufacturing, cost and schedule, and training
Contribute to technical proposal preparation and serve as a subject matter expert in non-advocate, internal and customer reviews
Interface directly with customers to establish trusted and influential relationships
Lead and advise engineering managers, program managers, business development managers, product line managers, and component architects
Ensure the development and management of technical risks and develop and execute mitigation plans
Help establish technical baselines for the team and participate in change review boards
Qualifications you must have:
Security certifications (Sec+, CISSP, etc.)
Active Secret clearance at a minimum.
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Experience with Networking
Experience with Desktop Support, Server Administration, and Virtualization Technologies (VM Ware, ESXi, etc.)
Experience as a Linux Systems Administration
Experience with Compliance frameworks (RMF, DFARS)
Qualifications We Prefer:
Technology certifications (Systems Administration, Cloud, etc.)
Govt. Security Clearance (Collateral / Secret)
Skills
networking protocols, vmware, esxi, Windows, System administrator, Active directory, Windows server, Linux, Cloud, Infrastructure, network infrastructure
Top Skills Details
networking protocols,vmware,esxi
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications you must have:
Security certifications (Sec+, CISSP, etc.)
Active Secret clearance at a minimum.
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Experience with Networking
Experience with Desktop Support, Server Administration, and Virtualization Technologies (VM Ware, ESXi, etc.)
Experience as a Linux Systems Administration
Experience with Compliance frameworks (RMF, DFARS)
Qualifications We Prefer:
Technology certifications (Systems Administration, Cloud, etc.)
Govt. Security Clearance (Collateral / Secret)
Experience Level
Expert Level

• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richardson, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richardson,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.