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Systems Administrator

Marathon TS
Charleston, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Systems Engineer

Marathon TS is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the design, implementation, security, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and industrial control system (OT/ICS) environments.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and virtualized computing environments.
  • Support VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server, Active Directory, and network services.
  • Manage system backups, storage, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Implement security configurations, system patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
  • Support network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, test procedures, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to support system deployments, upgrades, testing, and commissioning.
  • Provide technical guidance and help resolve complex infrastructure issues.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, associate's degree with 8 years, or high school diploma/GED with 10 years.
  • Experience in systems administration or systems engineering, preferably supporting enterprise or OT/ICS environments.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization, Windows Server, networking, backups, and system recovery.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance, security hardening, STIGs, vulnerability management, and system patching.
  • Familiarity with industrial control system networking and security concepts.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and technical leadership skills.
  • Active CompTIA Security certification or an approved higher-level certification, such as CASP or CISSP.
  • Ability to support on-site activities and flexible schedules as required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with OT/ICS cybersecurity, SCADA, ACAS/Tenable, RMF, or NIST security frameworks.
  • Familiarity with enterprise backup and storage platforms, endpoint security tools, centralized logging, PowerShell, and virtual desktop infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting secure or isolated computing environments.


Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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