Lead Systems Administrator (Windows) - Top Secret Required

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Location: Dahlgren, VA (Primary) with detachment sites in Virginia Beach, VA; Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops, VA; Naval Observatory, Washington, DC; and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, VA Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Administrator (Windows) to provide operational leadership and technical expertise across classified and unclassified environments. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, security, resiliency, and optimization of IT infrastructure that supports customer and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

IT Operations & Infrastructure Support

• Lead the full lifecycle of IT support, including design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and cybersecurity.
• Manage IT infrastructure operations, ensuring system availability, resiliency, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Provide hands-on support for system administration, data management, Help Desk functions, hardware/software configuration, and end-user support.
• Oversee change management, incident/problem management, and configuration management (CfM).

Systems Administration & Engineering

• Provide administration and lifecycle support for multiple Operating Systems (Windows, RedHat, RedHawk, HPUX, Solaris, AIX, OpenVMS, CentOS, and real-time operating systems).
• Manage diverse server hardware platforms (VAX, ALPHA, SPARC, x86, PA-RISC, Concurrent) and enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, storage controllers, fiber fabric switch technologies).
• Administer vendor storage technologies such as NetApp, Vast, Dell EMC, Synology, and Quantum.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Support disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring systems can be restored per requirements.
• Manage hardware/software backup solutions including tape jukeboxes, smart disk systems, and native OS or vendor-specific software (Dell EMC, Networker, Quantum, Clonezilla).
• Maintain system images to ensure recovery readiness.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
• Maintain proficiency in major network security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection, antivirus).
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and apply mitigation strategies against evolving threats.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead technical teams in the design, monitoring, and optimization of IT systems.
• Provide mentorship, knowledge sharing, and guidance to junior administrators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT capabilities with mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of professional leadership experience in Windows system administration.

• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • System backup and recovery
  • Security and library management
  • Installation and configuration of hardware, OS, and COTS software
  • Performance tuning and troubleshooting of hardware/software/networks
  • Network protocols including TCP/IP
• Experience in developing system specifications, conducting market research, and procurement tasks.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerabilities, attack methods, and detection techniques.

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.

Certification: IAT II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+CE, etc.).

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.