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Sr. System Administrator

Springfield, VAFull-time$110k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provide excellent technical support to NGA College end-users, maintain desktop systems, and ensure reliable operation of computer systems including hardware, software, and networked environments.

Role type

Senior System Administrator (Desktop Support & Infrastructure)

Builds

Desktop environments, networked computer systems, and data/media recovery solutions for intelligence customers.

Domain

Defense & Intelligence / IT Infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced troubleshooting, system monitoring and tuning, software installation and upgrades, hardware and software audits, inventory management, user training, project management, data/media recoverability planning

Preferred skills

VDI technology, Citrix, SCCM, SMS, Cisco TMS, Windows 11/10/7, KVM configuration, VOIP phone setup

Technologies

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Citrix, SMS, SCCM, Cisco TMS, KVM, VOIP

Responsibilities

Serve as NGA College Liaison for events involving UDS IT equipment; independently develop technical solutions for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture; provide troubleshooting support for highly complex systems hardware and software issues; perform advanced software installations and upgrades; apply advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning systems; lead complex data/media recoverability following backup schedules; evaluate existing systems and plan long-term strategies; conduct advanced hardware and software audits; manage inventory of deployed software and devices; train end-users in hardware and software use; coach less experienced personnel; serve as a team or task leader.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with limited oversight