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Intermediate System Administrator

Paragon Technology Group, Inc., Vienna, VA, United States


Systems Administrator - Intermediate
Position Overview
The Intermediate Systems Administrator provides day-to-day systems administration, operations, and maintenance support for HQ SDDC systems. This role supports classified and unclassified environments and works under the direction of senior systems administrators and government leads to ensure system availability, security compliance, and continuity of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day administration and technical support for HQ SDDC systems supporting business and operational missions

Administer NIPR and SIPR Active Directory environments, including:

Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and operation of Windows-based server platforms

Support core services such as:

DHCP configuration and IP scope maintenance

SMTP services for system-generated email

NAS/SAN storage administration (permissions, volumes, shares, replication, monitoring)

Army account request processes (A365, AMHS, NPE as applicable)

Monitor and resolve system administration trouble tickets in the government-provided ticketing system

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues within assigned areas

Respond to incidents within required response times and elevate complex issues to senior staff as appropriate

Provide on-site and on-call support during outages, contingencies, emergencies, and exercises

ssist with management of system backup, restore, and recovery operations

Support data replication to disaster recovery locations and verify successful daily replication

Help ensure compliance with SDDC data protection and continuity policies

Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for assigned systems

Track vulnerabilities, support POA&M development, and assist with remediation efforts

Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities by providing technical artifacts and system data

Develop, update, and maintain system administration documentation

Ensure documentation supports continuity of operations and audit readiness

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent relevant experience

Active SECRET clearance

3-6 years of systems administration experience in an enterprise or DoD environment

Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server and Active Directory

Experience working in secure or regulated IT environments preferred

Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe

Desired Qualifications:

Windows Server administration

Active Directory and Group Policy

Basic virtualization and storage concepts

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