Technology and Systems Administrator

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and detail-oriented Technology & Systems Administrator to support our operations in Portsmouth, VA . This is an onsite position.

In this role, you will be involved in managing critical infrastructure inventory and asset collection project for 50+ key U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) sites. This position requires extensive travel and hands-on work to identify, document, and assess facility-related control systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong technical aptitude and the ability to work independently in various industrial environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Travel to assigned USCG facilities based on defined criticality within geographical regions to conduct a physical inventory of all facility-related control systems and associated hardware/software

• Accurately identify and document equipment details, including manufacturer, model, serial number, firmware version, operating systems and physical location

• Enter all collected data into a Configuration Management (CM) tool, ensuring data integrity and accuracy

• Run pre-defined scripts to gather system information on control system workstations and servers

• Work closely with on-site facility engineers and points of contact to locate equipment and understand system configurations

• Provide informal training and guidance to on-site personnel regarding cybersecurity hygiene and best practices for Operational Technology

• Prepare and submit regular reports on inventory status, site visit summaries, and any identified issues or discrepancies

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 75% or more) to various sites across the United States

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve problems as they arise on-site

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field

• 3+ years of relevant System Administration experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, or Building Automation Systems (BAS); this includes familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and other control system components

• Experience running command-line scripts, troubleshoot basic network connectivity, and understand IT/OT system architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and train both technical and non-technical personnel

• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and entry into the configuration management tool

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current and active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements :

• The person in this position must be able to walk extensively, climb ladders/stairs, and work in various industrial environments (hot, cold, noisy).

• Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.