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Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

UICGS and Bowhead Family of CompaniesNorfolk, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Systems Administrator role offers a competitive salary of $85,000 and excellent opportunities for skills development in a reputable company, allowing you to grow your IT expertise while supporting critical operations. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a desire to continuously learn and contribute within a collaborative environment. Apply now to advance your career and make a tangible impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$85k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview Systems Administrator (C80-2026-25926): Bowhead seeks a Systems Administrator to join our team at Naval Surface Warfare Center located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Responsibilities

  • Support the IT team by responding to users' requests in the form of email, phone calls, and physical meetups depending on the issue.
  • Grow your IT expertise by learning and working with all kinds of hardware and software
  • Learn and develop your professional communication and customer support skills
  • Configures and manages Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application technical issues
  • Assist with user account management and security administration
  • Support system backups and recovery procedures
  • Help maintain system documentation and operational procedures
  • Respond to user support requests related to system functionality
  • Take ownership of the above tasks, while also continuously looking for other tasks or projects to own or support as new ones emerge.
  • Other duties as assigned Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Four or more (4+) years profession experience in IT or Systems Administration
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, GPO creation/troubleshooting, OS deployment tooling, and PowerShell automation
  • Strong understanding of system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational best practices.
  • Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Clear, analytical thinking; driving towards problem resolution
  • Fundamental understanding of operating system concepts, system interconnectivity, virtualization, hardware and software management, active directory and group policy, file systems, client/server interoperability, performance analysis, system vulnerability assessment, remediation and prevention.
  • Professional and effective communication skills (both verbal and written) between customers, team members, and line management.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision from senior leadership. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
  • Familiar with Navy or DOD environments.
  • 1-2 years of Linux administration
  • Basic knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python)
  • Linux + ce Certification
  • NMCI administration experience
  • NMCI/NAUTILUS Purebred Agent
  • SharePoint Administration experience
  • SQL Database Administration experience Target salary is $85,000/annually to $95,000/annually commensurate with experience Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-BG1

Skills

Python
PowerShell
SQL
Active Directory

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