Senior System Administrator with Security Clearance

Secret Cleared Senior System Administrator
Fort Meade, MD (100% On-Site)
6-Month Contract-to-Hire
$55-$65/hr W2 + Benefits Insight Global is seeking a Secret Cleared Senior System Administrator to support a critical Department of Defense laboratory environment in Fort Meade, MD. This position is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with conversion around $130,000 annually. This role supports mission-critical systems used within military forensic and laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, VMware, DISA STIG compliance, and enterprise systems administration in a DoD environment.

What You'll Be Doing
Administer and support Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Manage Microsoft MECM/SCCM infrastructure, including software deployment, patch management, imaging, and inventory management
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, file services, and print services
Support Windows Server and Windows workstation environments
Configure and maintain VMware infrastructure and storage environments
Manage Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, WSUS, and other enterprise applications
Monitor and maintain cybersecurity compliance initiatives, including STIG implementation and IAVA remediation
Support HBSS, Tanium, Splunk, ACAS, and other security tools
Perform troubleshooting, system optimization, and documentation development
Support laboratory instrumentation and applications within a secure government environment Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Operating System Certification
Extensive Windows Server Administration experience
Experience supporting Active Directory and Group Policy environments
VMware Administration experience
Experience with DISA STIGs, IAVA remediation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
Experience managing MECM/SCCM environments
Strong troubleshooting and systems administration skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting military or federal government networks
Experience with SQL Server, IIS, WSUS, and Splunk
HBSS, Tanium, ACAS, or vulnerability management experience
Experience supporting laboratory or healthcare technology environments
Why Join?
Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term stability
Competitive compensation and benefits
Support a mission with direct impact on military readiness
Work with cutting-edge enterprise technologies
Opportunity to support highly visible Department of Defense programs
Collaborative environment with government and contractor teams If you're a Systems Administrator who enjoys supporting secure enterprise environments and wants to contribute to an important national mission, we'd love to connect.