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Sr. System Administrator with Security Clearance

GRVTYSpringfield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$110k - $117.5k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Springfield, VA, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
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Job Description

What Impact You'll Have Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA. As a System Administrator (College Desktop Support), you will be responsible for providing excellent technical support to NGA College end-users, maintaining desktop systems, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems. You will work closely with both on-site and remote users to resolve issues, coordinate upgrades, and provide hands-on support for desktop environments. What You'll be Owning

  • Serve as an NGA College Liaison for all NGA events involving UDS IT equipment and/or requiring UDS support.
  • Independently develops technical solutions for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture. Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.
  • Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
  • Apply advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions.
  • Leads complex data/media recoverability following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
  • Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies.
  • Configure and maintain networked computer systems, including hardware, system software, and applications
  • Conducts advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines.
  • Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience. Established operational plans. Manages large projects with limited oversight from manager.
  • Inventory management of UDS deployed software and end user devices
  • Utilize Cisco TMS to facilitate VTC calls
  • Strong written and verbal communication is imperative when dealing with technically minded employees and non-technical colleagues
  • Train end-users in the proper use of hardware and software. May training large groups of end users.
  • May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
  • May serve as a team or task leader (Not a people manager)
  • May require after-hours support or weekend support for mission, program and special project support What You Must Have
  • US Citizenship and TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Polygraph required
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Certifications Security+ or CASP ITIL v4 Foundations
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Thin Client using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Technology Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 11; Windows 10; Citrix; SMS; and SCCM End User Hardware Thin Client, Thick Monitors, KVM's, Printers, Plotters Print Server Configurations, VOIP phone, Desktop Image Management Home Directory and Profile Support Services E-mail Support Services Software Support Services Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 7; Windows 10; Win11 Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
  • Excellent troubleshooting capabilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Strong writing skills (consistently document work completed)
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work flexible schedules to meet job requirements
  • Ability to move and lift computers, printers, monitors, and other hardware
  • Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn from others to ensure team's success
  • Enthusiasm and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies What Would be Nice to Have
  • BA/BS with 8 years of experience or equivalent work experience Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
  • The pay range for this position is: $110,000 - $117,500

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