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System Administrator
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Job Description
Job ID: 2614367
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted
2026-07-08
Category
Information Technology
Subcategory
Sys Administrator
Schedule
Full-Time
Shift
Day Job
Travel
Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required
TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work
ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator in Colorado Springs, CO to join our team and play a key role in managing and advancing our IT infrastructure within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining robust, secure, and high-performing systems that support mission-critical operations.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with enterprise virtualization platforms (Nutanix, VMware, and/or Proxmox), Windows Server administration, and a working knowledge of DoD security compliance standards. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly across teams, and thrives in a regulated, security-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and user permissions management.
- Manage and optimize on-premises Type 1 hypervisor platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox) to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement and maintain system security controls in accordance with DoD standards and applicable STIGs/RMF requirements.
- Monitor network performance, diagnose connectivity issues, and recommend improvements to infrastructure reliability.
- Manage system patching and update cycles to maintain compliance, reduce vulnerabilities, and minimize operational downtime.
- Administer and maintain backup and recovery technologies; conduct periodic validation of restore procedures.
- Create and maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, procedures, and security policies.
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