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Systems Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions, Falls Church, VA, United States


Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a

Systems Administrator

to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission‑critical IT operations in support of federal government customers. This position is

on‑site

at

Falls Church, VA . The

Systems Administrator

will support a 24x7x365 IT Operations environment by administering, maintaining, and securing enterprise IT infrastructure while ensuring operational continuity and customer satisfaction. Join a mission‑driven team supporting national security systems where reliability, security, and excellence matter every day.

Responsibilities

Supporting a 24x7x365 IT Operations environment and participating in cross‑functional IT operations teams

Administering and maintaining Windows and Linux systems, virtualization platforms, storage, and network infrastructure

Monitoring system performance and resolving incidents and service requests using ServiceNow and ITSM best practices

Managing Active Directory, user access, patch management, and core IT services

Implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in compliance with DoD and organizational security standards

Qualifications

3+ years of experience

in System Administration and/or IT Operations environments

Required Technologies:

ServiceNow ticketing systems

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory administration

Linux systems and Cisco networking

Windows 10 and Microsoft Office

Required Skills:

Virtualization, patch management, and network security principles

Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and network systems

Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, ITIL‑aligned environment

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical job requirements

Required Education & Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active IAT Level II certification required at start date

Ability to obtain a computing environment certification (e.g., ITIL 4, CySA+) within six months of hire

Required Clearance:

Active DoD

SECRET

clearance required on day one

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

Keywords:

Systems Administrator, IT Operations, Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, Linux, Cisco Networking, ServiceNow, DoD SECRET Clearance, IAT Level II, ITIL, Cybersecurity, Government Contract, On‑site IT, Virtualization, Patch Management

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