Associate Systems Administrator, Top Secret/SCI Clearance, Active Polygraph Required
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $65,700 - $109,700 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloud
About the role
- Provide direct, hands-on and remote IT support to end users, fostering strong relationships and personalized service.
- Deploy, operate, and maintain multi-user computer systems and associated applications, ensuring seamless functionality and availability.
- Independently research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, escalating and coordinating solutions with IT engineers and software developers when necessary.
- Perform security administration, including account creation and maintenance, including account creation, user permissions, client endpoint installation (desktops, thin clients, printers), and troubleshooting policies.
- Document troubleshooting steps and solutions clearly within our ticketing system to enhance team knowledge and streamline future problem resolution.
- Support the ongoing migration and operation of services into cloud environments (AWS and Azure), gaining valuable cloud experience.
- Author, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent and effective IT operations.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current Polygraph (required to be considered)
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; 2+ additional years of directly related experience may substitute for a degree
- Experience in Windows Systems Administration, including: Windows 10/11, Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Server (2016 or newer)
- Familiarity with desktop/server virtualization
- Experience or exposure to cloud platforms, e.g., AWS or Azure (preferred)
- DoD 8140 IAT II certification (e.g., Security +) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire (training and certification costs covered)
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Windows Systems AdministrationWindows 10Windows 11Windows Active DirectoryMicrosoft Office SuiteWindows Serverdesktop/server virtualizationcloud platformstroubleshootingsecurity administration
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationrelationship buildingdocumentation
Certifications
Top Secret/SCI clearanceDoD 8140 IAT II certificationSecurity +