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System Administrator Lead

System One
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2026

Job Details

Job Title: System Administrator Lead
Location: Arlington, Virginia

Type: Contract To Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Security Clearance: Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads a team of system administrators responsible for enterprise IT systems.
Manages escalated incidents, patch management, and configuration oversight.
Implements and enforces DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Documents SOPs and system configurations to support continuity of operations.
Reports system health and compliance metrics to PMO and Government leadership.
Provide O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS systems, as well as P2P SAR (a SAP system), infrastructure for approximately 400 users.
Provide O&M support for Special Access System infrastructure for approximately 150 users.
Provide O&M support for Printer infrastructure, to include Pharos Secure Print. Develop, implement, manage, and maintain VDI for thick/thin/zero clients and server virtualization technologies.
Provide O&M support for SQL Database infrastructure.
Provide O&M support for OMC server and desktop-based software applications.
Provide data backup and restoration capabilities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems.
Support replication of network file share volumes via Distributed File System with Replication (DFS-R) between the NCR and NSGB locations.
Provide support for storage area network (SAN) and encrypted file storage capabilities.
Create/maintain a standalone workstation image in accordance with DOD security standards.
Provide systems recovery and repair operations employing industry best practices for systems troubleshooting and fault isolation.

Education and Years of Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferred degree in an IT-related field

Certifications: DoD8570.01M IAT Level II, VCP, and either the MCSE Core Infrastructure or Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Experience: 10 years, to include:
  • 7 years of experience with Microsoft System Administration in an enterprise environment, including Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policies, and Visual Basic Scripting
  • 4 years of experience leading tasks of a similar size/scope
  • 4 years of experience with the following IT disciplines:
  • Security configuration of Windows Server/Windows 10
  • Microsoft SCCM or similar technologies
  • Maintaining PKI Infrastructure
  • Implementing and managing VDI Infrastructure
  • Server Virtualization Technologies
  • 3 years' experience with Vormetric data encryption solutions (preferred)



Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this position.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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