Systems Administrator DTRA

Description

We are seeking a System Admin to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• The System Administrator duties will include overall installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware.

• Duties will include management of systems infrastructures, implementing best practices to Identify and recommend system functional specifications, configuration of physical and virtual systems, backup and recovery of IT infrastructure.

• Support duties may include updating and supporting systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space. Implementing critical patches, reviewing systems performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.

• Coordinate with PMO and all Tier levels while also maintaining the ability to use knowledge of VMware Horizon View, vSphere, VDI to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems

• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.

• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.

• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.

• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.

• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

• Implement and maintain robust system hardening techniques using security compliance tools such as Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer.

• Execute preventive maintenance, and brief Change Review Board (CRB) as required for major changes to the production environment.

• Support special projects and day‐to‐day operations as needed or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

BS degree and 4-8 years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linus server environment

Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree

Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware

Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl, Python, and Java.

Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

Experience with Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (such as FireEye and McAfee sensors and sandboxes)

Experience with Security Incident Event Management (SIEM)

Must have at least an active TS/SCI Clearance

Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

Desired Qualifications:

Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware

Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl, Python, and Java.

Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

Experience with Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (such as FireEye and McAfee sensors and sandboxes)

Experience with Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) including Splunk

ITIL certification

Experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 & 2019

Skills

Vmware, System administrator, STIG, Patching, system hardening

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.