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Systems Administrator (Lead)

PEMCCO
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Do you excel at keeping complex IT environments secure, reliable, and running smoothly? Join PEMCCO as a Systems Administrator (Lead), where you’ll manage server and storage systems to ensure the availability, integrity, and security of mission-critical platforms. In this role, you’ll oversee patch management, configuration control, and user access within Zero-Trust Architecture frameworks, maintaining a robust and resilient operational environment.


PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Essential Functions 

    • Administer Windows and Linux servers in hybrid environments.
    • Implement group policies and privilege management.
    • Maintain Active Directory and PKI integration.
    • Perform patch and backup operations.
    • Monitor system logs and remediate alerts.
    • Document configurations and system changes.
    • Coordinate disaster-recovery and COOP tests.
    • Ensure RMF and STIG compliance.

    Competencies   

      • Advanced knowledge of Windows/Linux administration, virtualization, and storage.
      • Analytical troubleshooting and documentation skills.

        Required Qualifications

          • Bachelor’s in IT or Computer Science
          • Eight (8) years of experience.
          • Active Secret clearance; Security CE and MCSA or equivalent.

          Preferred Qualifications

              • VMware VCP or Red Hat RHCE.

              Benefits

              • 15 days of Paid Time Off
              • 11 Paid Holidays
              • Medical, Dental, and Vision
              • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure
              • 401(k)
              • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


              Compensation
              •  $85 – $140 hourly, depending on experience, ability, and capability.


              PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

              Salary : $85 - $140

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