Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote work,

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