System Administrator (IT Operations) Tues-Friday 10pm - 8am
$72,250–$97,750 year
On-siteFalls Church, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Administer, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure including physical and virtual servers, storage, and network systems to ensure high availability and security. Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and fulfill service requests using ServiceNow while managing Active Directory, patch management, and cybersecurity measures. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across Windows, Linux, and Cisco environments, and coordinate with external partners for escalated matters. Develop disaster recovery plans, conduct security audits, and create detailed documentation and training materials. Provide technical guidance to end users and junior staff within a 24x7x365 environment.
Required Qualifications
- Secret clearance level must currently possess
- Secret clearance level must be able to obtain
- US citizenship
- 3+ years of related experience
- Must meet DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification prior to start
- Must obtain a computing environment certification (e.g., ITIL v4 Foundations) within six months of hire
- Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained
- Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Cisco network systems
- Experience using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for ticket management and workflow tracking
- Strong understanding of virtualization, patch management, and network security principles
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize work, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Proven reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing operational priorities
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT preferred
- High School Diploma; AA/AS/BA/BS preferred or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
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