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Systems Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a System Administrator Lead to support a company focused on security systems within the DoD. This position is on-site in McLean, VA. The System Administrator Lead will lead a team managing enterprise IT systems and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Join a mission-driven team delivering secure, efficient IT solutions for critical government programs.

Responsibilities for the System Administrator Lead include:

  • Lead a team of system administrators supporting enterprise IT systems.
  • Manage escalated incidents, patching, and configuration oversight.
  • Implement DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Provide O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems.
  • Oversee VDI infrastructure, server virtualization, SQL databases, and SAN storage.

Required Qualifications for the System Administrator Lead include:

  • 10 years of IT experience, including 7 years in Microsoft System Administration and 4 years leading similar tasks.
  • Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policies, SCCM, PKI infrastructure, VDI, and server virtualization technologies.
  • Ability to implement security configurations for Windows Server/Windows 10.
  • Certifications: IAT Level II, VCP, and MCSE Core Infrastructure or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  • Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Compensation for the System Administrator Lead includes:

  • Salary Range: $110,000–$130,000 depending on experience.
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law.

Keywords: System Administrator Lead, McLean VA jobs, DoD IT jobs, federal IT careers, DISA STIG compliance, RMF cybersecurity, NIPRNET SIPRNET JWICS support, VDI infrastructure, server virtualization, SQL database administration, SAN storage management, Microsoft Active Directory, SCCM administration, PKI infrastructure, Top Secret clearance jobs, SCI eligibility jobs, IT security jobs, government IT jobs, enterprise system administration, ADABAS support, IT operations and maintenance, DoD cybersecurity requirements, IT jobs McLean Virginia, Zachary Piper Solutions careers

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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