Hiring: System Administrator Junior - TS/SCI Company: Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:19:22 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, Bash, Change Management, Linux, PowerShell, Windows Server About the job Experience: •0-3 years of hands‑on experience in information technology, systems administration, infrastructure support, or closely related technical roles, with at least 1-3 years preferred for this environment. •3 years of hands‑on experience in information technology, systems administration, infrastructure support, or closely related technical roles, with at least 1-3 years preferred for this environment. Required Skills: •Administer user accounts, group memberships, permissions, and role‑based access controls in alignment with approved security and operational policies. •Perform routine installation, configuration, patching, and health monitoring of Windows and/or Linux servers and associated infrastructure components. •Monitor event logs, performance metrics, storage utilization, system services, and alerts to identify operational or security issues and escalate per established procedures. •Execute documented backup, restoration, and recovery procedures, verifying that scheduled backup jobs complete successfully and resolving exceptions. •Troubleshoot common server, operating system, application, hardware, connectivity, and authentication problems using standard diagnostic methods and tools. •Develop and maintain basic PowerShell, Bash, or comparable scripts to automate account management, reporting, system health checks, and other repeatable tasks. •Maintain configuration records, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, asset inventories, and change documentation to support audit and operational needs. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience consistent with entry‑level IT administrator roles. •Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and products (e.g., Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint) and basic familiarity with Linux administration. •Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve routine system hardware, software, or networking problems and follow escalation protocols for complex issues. •Demonstrated capacity to plan and coordinate deployment of updates or new technology in accordance with change management procedures and maintenance windows. •Must be able to work 3 days a week onsite in Arlington, VA •Microsoft Windows Server, Azure, Linux, or comparable platform certification. •Operational familiarity with system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and least‑privilege access control practices. Compensation: •$75,000 - $90,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!