Systems Administrator

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise server hardware, operating systems, and virtualized infrastructure.
• Managing user accounts, system permissions, active directory structures, and group policies across mission networks.
• Performing routine system maintenance, vulnerability patching, software upgrades, and diagnostic evaluations to ensure baseline security compliance.
• Monitoring system performance, storage availability, and network services to proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, network engineers, and site leadership to maintain high system availability.
• Maintaining accurate configuration management records, technical system documentation, and operational baseline inventories.
• Recommending and implementing continuous process improvements to streamline IT administration and enterprise system efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration.
  • OR a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
  • OR an associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience administering Windows and Linux server operating systems, Active Directory, and virtualized enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with system patch management, baseline configuration management, and server hardware maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, network services, and system access issues.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation and system baselines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Direct experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations, Joint Task Force environments, or OCONUS Department of Defense deployments.
• Familiarity with DoD STIG implementation, vulnerability scanning tools, and secure baseline auditing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams in dynamic, fast-paced operational settings.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must hold a current/active TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.