What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at VTG Defense?
Overview
What will you do?
Do you have what it takes?
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
VTG is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of servers, networks, and systems while supporting day-to-day operations and long-term IT initiatives.
What will you do?
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and enterprise applications
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM)
- Perform system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across infrastructure
- Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
- Maintain system documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Collaborate with network engineers, security teams, and developers to support infrastructure needs
- Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Ensure systems comply with security policies and regulatory requirements
Do you have what it takes?
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience in systems administration or IT operations
- Strong experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
- Experience with system monitoring tools and log management
- Proficiency in scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.