Systems Administrator II

Location: Suffolk, VA
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, On-site
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required
Certification: IAT Level II certification required

Position Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to support a Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline, core infrastructure, and data center operations in an on-site government IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux servers, supporting relational databases, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining secure, reliable IT environments. This role will contribute to mission-critical Department of Defense and federal IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers, desktop operating systems, databases, and software applications.

• Monitor server, network, systems, and data center operations to ensure reliable performance and network availability.

• Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, software, communications, and connectivity issues.

• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components.

• Perform system backups, database administration, file recovery, and related data management activities.

• Optimize system performance, resource utilization, capacity, and operational reliability.

• Conduct testing and analysis of system components, including communication networks, hardware, software, power systems, modems, terminals, and related infrastructure.

• Support relational database environments such as SQL, Oracle, and MySQL.

• Provide technical assistance and responsive support to end users.

• Support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical government IT infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.

• IAT Level II certification, with one of the following:

  • CompTIA CySA+

  • CompTIA Security+

  • CCNA-Security

  • GICSP

  • GSEC

  • SSCP

• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers.

• Working knowledge of at least one relational database platform, such as SQL, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or five years of equivalent professional experience.

• Strong troubleshooting, systems administration, server management, database administration, backup and recovery, and infrastructure support skills.

• Ability to work 100% on-site in Suffolk, VA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

• Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist (RHCDS) certification.

• Experience supporting data center operations.

• Department of Defense or federal government IT experience.

• Experience supporting DevSecOps, cybersecurity, network engineering, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.