Systems Administrator

US Citizenship is required.

An active TS/SCI is required.

An adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph is required prior to start.

A customer-approved security certification is required: Security SSCP CISSP or CASP.

Systems Administrator

Work Location: Springfield VA

DPG Solutions is looking for a mid- to senior-level Systems Administrator to support a classified customer environment in Springfield Virginia. This is a hands-on position for an experienced administrator who can secure operate troubleshoot and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure and mission systems.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Windows Server Active Directory VMware enterprise monitoring and configuration tools storage solutions and cross-domain environments. You should be comfortable managing systems throughout their operational lifecycle from installation and integration through performance monitoring troubleshooting maintenance and upgrades.

Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Operations Manager is required. This position offers meaningful visibility with the customer and an opportunity to help DPG continue expanding its presence in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and security administration functions within a classified customer environment.
• Create manage modify and disable customer accounts groups permissions and access controls using Microsoft Active Directory.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server operating systems and related enterprise services.
• Troubleshoot diagnose and correct operating system application infrastructure account management and system performance issues.
• Plan test install configure and integrate new or upgraded operating systems third-party software components and supporting subsystems.
• Monitor and manage system resources to optimize availability operating efficiency security and performance.
• Install configure maintain and troubleshoot custom software applications.
• Administer virtualized environments using VMware and related management technologies.
• Support enterprise storage solutions and associated system integrations.
• Support systems operating within cross-domain or multi-security-level environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager for software deployment patching configuration management and endpoint administration.
• Administer and support Microsoft System Center Operations Manager for infrastructure monitoring alerting health management and operational reporting.
• Apply operating system patches security updates configuration changes and vulnerability remediations.
• Maintain system baselines technical documentation operating procedures account records and configuration information.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity infrastructure software systems engineering storage networking and mission teams.
• Support system integration testing deployment upgrades maintenance and operational troubleshooting.
• Follow security configuration management access control and customer compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior administrators when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of professional systems administration infrastructure administration or system security administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience managing users groups permissions policies and access controls through Microsoft Active Directory.
• Experience troubleshooting and correcting complex operating system application infrastructure and performance issues.
• Experience planning testing installing and integrating operating systems third-party software and supporting subsystems.
• Experience monitoring and managing system resources to improve performance availability and operational efficiency.
• Experience installing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting custom software.
• Experience administering VMware-based virtual environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage solutions.
• Experience supporting cross-domain solutions or similarly controlled system environments.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Strong analytical documentation communication and problem-solving skills.
• A customer-approved security certification including Security SSCP CISSP or CASP.
• Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph prior to start.
• US Citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server hardening Group Policy patch management vulnerability remediation and security configuration.
• Experience with PowerShell or another administrative scripting language.
• Experience with enterprise services such as DNS DHCP PKI certificate management or file and print services.
• Experience managing VMware ESXi vCenter virtual machines templates snapshots and virtual infrastructure.
• Experience with backup recovery disaster recovery and continuity of operations procedures.
• Experience supporting SAN NAS or other enterprise storage technologies.
• Experience supporting classified systems or national security customers.
• Experience with STIGs access controls system security plans RMF or compliance-driven environments.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring logging event management and performance analysis.
• Experience leading technical efforts owning system environments or mentoring junior administrators.
• Experience working directly with customers users cybersecurity personnel and mission stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator who takes ownership of system availability security performance and operational stability.

The right candidate will understand more than routine account administration. You should be able to investigate complex technical problems evaluate system behavior plan and execute upgrades maintain secure configurations and coordinate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

This is a strong fit for a mid- to senior-level administrator who enjoys hands-on technical work values reliable and secure operations and wants greater visibility into how their work supports the customers mission. You will have the opportunity to make a direct technical impact while helping DPG strengthen its reputation as a trusted partner in Virginia.

About DPG Solutions

DPG Solutions provides mission-focused engineering software development DevSecOps systems administration and cleared technical support to national security customers. We focus on hiring strong mid- to senior-level engineers who can integrate quickly solve real problems and deliver value in complex mission environments.

Overview of Benefits

• Company-funded 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan: 25% of base pay deposited every pay period vested on day one of employment
• All healthcare benefits and premiums paid by the company including a company HSA contribution
• Annual performance bonuses
• 250 hours of PTO with up to 40 hours available to carry over
• Biannual company-sponsored events for employees and their families
• Certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement

Required Experience:

Senior IC