Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Point Solutions Group, an entity of ClearanceJobs, is actively seeking a Systems Administrator for our client located in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to

Manage and monitor the health of a large-scale VMware environment across operational and test networks, ensuring high availability of mission-critical classified systems
Administer endpoints using SCCM (OS imaging, task sequences, software packaging/deployment, patch management, compliance/inventory reporting) and SCOM (real-time health, performance monitoring, and alerting)
Execute vulnerability scans and IAVA/COTS patch remediation, tracking findings and documenting compliance actions in coordination with security stakeholders
Lead incident response activities, including spillage handling and system reimaging across multiple classification levels
Develop and maintain SOPs for imaging, security processing, account creation, and troubleshooting; provide Tier 2/3 technical support and resolve Service Desk requests including access provisioning and account management
Maintain the IT asset tracking repository for hardware, software, licenses, and endpoint devices
Track tasks and sprints in Jira and help facilitate Scrum stand-ups to keep team workflows on schedule Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus 1–4 years of relevant IT infrastructure/systems administration experience, or a Master's degree plus 1–2 years of experience
In lieu of a degree: 4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree; 2 additional years may substitute for a Master's degree
A customer-approved security certification: Security+, CISSP, or SSCP
Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization and Windows Server administration
Experience with vulnerability scanning and patch/IAVA remediation processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Project or formal schedule management/planning techniques
Experience with Agile project planning and tools such as Jira or Microsoft Azure DevOps/TFS
Familiarity with DevSecOps solutions, storage solutions, and cross domain solutions
Prior military or Intelligence Community-adjacent experience Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required prior to start Location:
Herndon, VA
On-site (classified/SCIF environment) Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, operate standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, and telephone, and occasionally move about the work environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.