Junior Systems Administrator

Tech-Marine Business, Inc. (TMB)

Junior Systems Administrator providing contractor support to Navy ship acquisition programs at PAE Maritime Organization. Ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant IT systems in classified and unclassified environments.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $63,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on‑demand, timely professional IT support services to the Team Ship Front Office within the Information Management & Security (IM&S) Directorate, across the PAE Maritime Organization, Washington, DC.
Provide day‑to‑day administration of Windows-based desktops, laptops, and servers in classified and unclassified environments.
Support user account management, permissions, system configuration, patching, and troubleshooting in accordance with DoD and PAE Maritime standards.
Deliver Tier II/III technical support to government personnel, resolving escalated help desk incidents.
Configure, deploy, and maintain end-user hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
Support virtualization, backup, and system availability efforts in coordination with enterprise IT service providers.
Assist government ISSMs and ISSOs with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance.
Apply security patches, and configuration baselines to maintain system security.
Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, asset inventories, and system configuration records.
Coordinate with cybersecurity, networking, application teams, and vendors to support mission operations.
Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
1-3 years of professional experience in systems administration or IT operations
Experience supporting IT systems in a DoD or federal government environment preferred
Familiarity with Windows OS, Active Directory, and enterprise IT services
U.S. Citizenship required
Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a collaborative, mission‑focused environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Qualified Transportation Expense, and Non-Employer Sponsored Plans
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Several defined contribution retirement plans including a 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems administrationIT operationsuser account managementsystem configurationtroubleshootingvirtualizationbackupcybersecurity compliancesecurity patchesRisk Management Framework (RMF)

Soft Skills

customer servicecollaborativecommunicationtechnical information delivery

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technologyDoD Secret Security Clearance