Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career supporting critical government systems and developing advanced security skills, with competitive compensation for experienced professionals. You will thrive here if you have a passion for maintaining secure infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and contributing to a mission-focused team. Apply today to leverage your expertise and make a significant impact!
Quick overview
Job description
System Administrator - Journey or Senior
SITEC Consulting is seeking System Administrators to support a mission-focused government software hosting environment. We are looking for hands-on administrators with experience supporting physical and virtual infrastructure, deploying servers and applications, maintaining secure system configurations, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Multiple experience levels are being considered, with a particular need for Journey-level System Administrators. Strong Junior and Senior candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain physical and virtual server infrastructure. Build and configure Windows and/or Linux servers for operational environments. Deploy and manage virtual machines using VMware, ESXi, and vSphere. Support virtual networking, storage, containers, and other enterprise infrastructure technologies. Install, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot software applications. Perform system maintenance, patching, configuration changes, and vulnerability remediation.
Conduct ACAS scanning, credentialed scans, vulnerability analysis, and remediation activities. Apply and maintain DISA STIGs and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance requirements. Maintain the security and configuration posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security activities. Configure and manage user accounts, permissions, groups, and access controls. Support Active Directory and related enterprise identity services. Maintain system backups and support disaster recovery and system restoration activities.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, server, virtualization, networking, and application issues. Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams. Maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, knowledge-base articles, incident response actions, and administrative procedures. Support networking requirements within on-premises infrastructure. Participate in technical planning and Agile project activities. Required Qualifications
Hands-on System Administration experience in Windows, Linux, or mixed operating-system environments.
Experience with ACAS vulnerability scanning and credentialing. Experience implementing or maintaining DISA STIGs and supporting RMF compliance. Experience building, configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting servers. Experience supporting virtualized infrastructure. Experience deploying and maintaining software applications. Working knowledge of networking and virtual networking concepts. Familiarity with Linux operating systems. CompTIA Security+ or another applicable DoD 8570/8140 certification. Current Windows or Linux Operating System certification.
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret; Interim Top Secret required to start. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desired: VMware / vSphere / ESXi
ACAS / Nessus
Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Server builds and deployments
Application deployment and sustainment
Virtual networking
Active Directory
System backups and recovery
Containers
Cisco networking
SAN / enterprise storage
DISA STIG implementation
RMF / cybersecurity compliance
Experience Levels
Journey System Administrator Minimum of 5 years of relevant System Administration experience.
Senior System Administrator Minimum of 10 years of relevant System Administration experience. Candidates do not need to meet every preferred skill listed above to be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong hands-on experience in VMware administration, server builds, ACAS scanning, application deployments, and Windows/Linux system administration.
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