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Systems Administrator

Washington, DC, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

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Skills

Recruiting
Adobe AIR
IT Service Management
Partnership
Training
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Microsoft Windows
Servers
Hardening
Security Controls
Vulnerability Management
Information Assurance
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
VMware
Citrix
Amazon Web Services
Tier 2
Tier 3
Technical Support
Computer Hardware
Network
Identity Management
Active Directory
Disaster Recovery
Management
Backup Administration
SAN
Data Recovery
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Standard Operating Procedure
System Security
Security Clearance
DoD
Regulatory Compliance
Security+
Customer Engagement
Cisco Certifications
Computer Science
Information Technology
System Administration

Recruiting
Adobe AIR
IT Service Management
Partnership
Training
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Microsoft Windows
Servers
Hardening
Security Controls
Vulnerability Management
Information Assurance
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
VMware
Citrix
Amazon Web Services
Tier 2
Tier 3
Technical Support
Computer Hardware
Network
Identity Management
Active Directory
Disaster Recovery
Management
Backup Administration
SAN
Data Recovery
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Standard Operating Procedure
System Security
Security Clearance
DoD
Regulatory Compliance
Security+
Customer Engagement
Cisco Certifications
Computer Science
Information Technology
System Administration

Summary

SMS is hiring a Systems Administrator to support our Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) IT Services program. This role ensures the stability, security, and peak performance of critical, classified on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure. The candidate will serve mission users across defense and intelligence teams within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit .

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Job Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows servers within multi-domain environments.
System Hardening: Execute security controls, implement system configuration changes, and ensure compliance with strict DoD security protocols.
Vulnerability Management: Monitor and remediate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) via regular patching and scanning.
Virtualization & Cloud: Configure and manage virtual environments using VMware, Citrix, or AWS.
Incident Resolution: Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for complex hardware, network connectivity, and application issues.
Identity Management: Maintain active directory infrastructure, manage user accounts, and govern file permissions.
Disaster Recovery: Oversee routine system backups, storage area network (SAN) configurations, and data recovery operations.
Team Collaboration: Author and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system security plans.

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance: Must possess an active, transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
DoD 8570 Compliance: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or CySA+) is mandatory prior to start.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted).
Experience: Minimum of 35 years of enterprise system administration experience within a classified environment.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Dice Id: 10118452
Position Id: b5c890861d55e67b41216e8ea2beec72
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