Windows/UNIX Systems Administrator - Must be willing to travel

 

Make an Impact Through Mission-Focused Technology

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator Advisor with D2 Consulting. In this role, you’ll help support enterprise IT systems that directly contribute to critical government missions. You’ll be part of a team that connects, protects, and enhances the systems that matter most — helping agencies operate smarter and more securely.

As a Systems Administrator supporting an Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA, you’ll play a meaningful role in ensuring today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

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What You’ll Do

As a Systems Administrator, you’ll work closely with both onsite and remote users to support production systems and provide Tier 2/3 technical expertise. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Administering desktop and server systems across local and wide area networks

• Supporting account monitoring, system security, OS installation, and general system management

• Troubleshooting and resolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical issues

• Providing day-to-day operations support, monitoring, and problem resolution for IT infrastructure

• Installing and maintaining operating systems and application software

• Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software issues across systems and networks

• Performing system upgrades, patches, and software installations for Windows and Unix environments

• Supporting linked databases, ensuring security, integrity, and disaster recovery readiness

• Conducting routine and emergency maintenance of data center equipment

• Coordinating preventive maintenance windows with impacted customers

• Assisting with backup and recovery planning and testing

• Ensuring systems meet STIG security compliance, using tools such as Retina and HBSS

• Maintaining operational documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Verifying system availability using enterprise monitoring tools

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What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience)

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph

• Experience using trouble ticket and tracking systems (e.g., Service+)

• Ability to provide after-hours on-call support as needed

• Strong ability to prioritize and perform under pressure

• Willingness to earn CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent) and a Windows certification within 90 days of hire

• Ability to deploy for up to 6 months if mission requires

• Valid U.S. passport

• Working knowledge of Windows and UNIX administration, hardware, storage, and networking

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Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel expectation: 30–75% within the Washington Metropolitan area, with occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform occasional physical activity such as standing, climbing, kneeling, or crouching

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Nice to Have

• Experience supporting imagery intelligence (IMINT) environments

• Scripting experience across Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms

• Familiarity with customer production systems and workflows

• Experience with tools such as ArcGIS, Socet GXP, or similar analytical platforms

• Knowledge in technologies such as Windows Server, Red Hat, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and imagery production chains