IT System Administrator

Additional Information

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a computer-related field.
• Eight or more years of IT work experience, with three or more in a Senior or Management role.
• Compliance framework experience (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO).
• 5+ years proven professional experience with networking and cybersecurity.
• 5+ years PC hardware and Microsoft 365 support.
• Experience with NIST 800-171 / 800-53 / CMMC / DFARS required.
• Maintain IT networks and systems across multiple Microsoft 365 domains (business and GCCH enclaves).
• Maintain Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams applications.
• Perform remote and desk-side assistance to staff.
• Maintain cloud-based help desk, inventory, and contract management system.
• Manage and maintain SCCM system for remote access and patching.
• Manage and maintain VOIP system.
• Maintain security posture to comply with DFARS and CMMC requirements.

Skills & Abilities

• Project coordination across departments.
• Strategic planning & compliance management.
• Security program management.
• Desired certifications: CCNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CISM, CCISO, CRISC, CISSP.
• Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL & WSUS expertise.

VMware experience.

• Knowledge of Antivirus/Anti-Malware and network security systems.
• Strong disaster recovery and backup knowledge.
• TCP/IP networking (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Microsoft Azure, Office 365, MS Office 2016, Windows 7/10.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP.
• Must be available after hours for critical support.

Requirements & Desired:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years IT experience, 3+ in Senior/Management role.
• Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, ISO).
• 5+ years networking & cybersecurity.
• 5+ years PC hardware & Microsoft 365 support.
• Experience with NIST 800-171 / 800-53 / CMMC / DFARS required.
• Immediate opening for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to oversee technical infrastructure, ensure mission continuity, and maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain IT networks and systems across multiple Microsoft 365 domains (business + GCCH enclaves).
• Manage Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams applications.
• Provide remote and desk-side IT support.
• Maintain cloud-based help desk, inventory, and contract management system.
• Manage SCCM system (remote access & patching).
• Manage and maintain VOIP system.
• Maintain security posture to comply with DFARS and CMMC requirements.
• Perform and log daily cloud security checks.
• Research and implement technology solutions to meet business needs.
• Initiate, coordinate, and implement systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure service quality by enforcing organizational standards.

Job Title: Senior IT Systems Administrator
Location: Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid)
Clearance: Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
Travel: Occasional on-site support in Luray, VA and North Forks (UVA Research Park, Albemarle County)

Company Overview:
Client is a HUBZone small business federal contractor (est. 2007, HQ in Luray, VA) with three lines of business:

Desirable Skills

• Industry certifications: CCNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CISM, CCISO, CRISC, CISSP
• Experience with Microsoft Server (2008/2012/2016), Active Directory, Exchange, SQL & WSUS
• VMware experience
• Network security & Antivirus/Anti-Malware knowledge
• Backup and disaster recovery expertise
• Microsoft Azure, Office 365, MS Office 2016, Windows 7/10
• Container knowledge (if applicable)
• Advanced troubleshooting

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a computer-related field
• 8+ years of IT work experience (3+ in Senior/Management role)
• Compliance framework experience (NIST, HIPAA, ISO)
• 5+ years networking and cybersecurity experience
• 5+ years PC hardware and Microsoft 365 support
• Experience with NIST 800-171 / 800-53 / CMMC / DFARS

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders/departments.
• Strategic planning.
• Compliance management.
• Security program management.
• Industry standard certifications desirable (CCNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CISM, CCISO, CRISC, CISSP).
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Server technologies (2008/2012/2016), Active Directory, Exchange, SQL & WSUS.

VMware experience.

• Knowledge of network security, Antivirus/Anti-Malware systems.
• Strong backup and disaster recovery knowledge.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, MS Office 2016, Windows 7/10.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of base networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP).
• Must be available after business hours for critical issues/deployments.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a computer-related field.
• Eight or more years of IT work experience, with three or more in a Senior or Management role.
• Compliance framework experience (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO).
• 5+ years networking and cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years PC hardware and Microsoft 365 support.
• Experience with NIST 800-171 / 800-53 / CMMC / DFARS required.