Windows System Administrator - JobID-0249

**About the Role:** [Innovative Defense Technologies](http://idtus.com/)(IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Administrator (SA) to support its Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office. The Windows Systems Administrator will have experience in managing, maintaining, and securing Mount Laurel’s critical virtual infrastructure (Linux/Windows/ESXi), physical Windows/Linux environments. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in Windows OS, Linux OS, and virtualization/physical best practices, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to maintain highly available, secure, and performant systems. **Clearance & Location Requirements:** - All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. - This is a 100% on-site position, based out of our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. ### Key Responsibilities **What You Will Do:** - **Window System Administration:** Install, configure, secure, and maintain windows operating systems (Windows 11) in both virtual and physical environments. - **Server Administration:** Install, configure, secure, and maintain server operating system (Server 2022 and 2025) in both virtual and physical environments. - **System & Software Maintenance**: Perform monthly maintenance by applying Operating system and software patches to remediate open vulnerabilities on the information system. - **Security & Compliance:** Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability, security, and performance; implement and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Demonstrate the ability to manage, execute, and maintain system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management. - **Troubleshooting:** Provide Tier 2/3 support to quickly diagnose and resolve complex system and virtual/physical system performance issues, system configuration problems, and outages. - **Automation & Scripting:** Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerCLI, Ansible Playbook) to streamline routine administrative tasks, deployments, and reporting. - **VMware Infrastructure Management:** Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. - **Linux System Administration:** Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat) in both virtual and physical environments. ### Skills, Knowledge & Expertise **Who You Are (Required):** - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience) - 3+ years of professional systems administration experience, preferably in a security position - Security+ CE certification, or equivalent level I or II IAT/IAM certification (DoD Directives 8140/8570) - Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed - Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) - Experience configuring systems and performing associated Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) tasks, including daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance to all systems - Proficiency with backup and disaster recovery solutions - Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD compliance tools **What Makes You Stand Out:** - Subject Matter Expert (SME) level of knowledge in Windows - Experience with, or knowledge of managing & maintaining system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management (Windows/Linux/ESXi) - Understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls - Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation - Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., PDQ Deploy) - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously ***If you see yourself reflected in this role…