Junior Systems Administrator

Salary: $82,000–$105,000 annually Security Clearance: Active Secret required Experience: 2+ years About the Opportunity Cleared2Hire is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support a secure Department of Defense environment at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a cleared IT professional ready to grow beyond basic help‑desk responsibilities and gain more experience in systems administration. You'll work alongside experienced systems, network, and cybersecurity engineers while supporting Windows environments, Active Directory, software deployments, and day‑to‑day infrastructure operations. What You'll Do Administer and support Windows workstations and servers. Manage user accounts, permissions, and group memberships in Active Directory. Troubleshoot system, software, and authentication issues. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade approved software. Support workstation imaging and endpoint deployments. Monitor system health, backups, storage, and performance. Assist with vulnerability remediation and security patching. Support Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools. Resolve escalated IT support tickets and document troubleshooting procedures. Follow DoD security and change‑management requirements. Required Qualifications Active, fully adjudicated Secret security clearance. At least 2 years of IT support, systems administration, or military IT experience. Hands‑on experience supporting Windows operating systems. Working knowledge of Active Directory. Experience troubleshooting user accounts, permissions, and software issues. Basic knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP. CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days. Ability to work on‑site at Fort Belvoir five days per week. Preferred Qualifications Active CompTIA Security+ certification. Experience supporting DoD or federal environments. Windows Server administration and Group Policy experience. Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization technologies. Experience with SCCM, MECM, WSUS, or similar deployment tools. Knowledge of vulnerability remediation and system patching. Experience using ServiceNow, Remedy, or other ticketing systems. Additional Skills That Are a Plus PowerShell scripting. Microsoft, CompTIA, or VMware certifications. Backup and recovery tools. STIGs and security‑hardening practices. Azure, AWS, or government cloud environments. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers an opportunity to advance from technical support into systems administration without requiring a college degree. Benefits include: Health coverage Paid leave 401(k) Certification assistance Ready to take the next step in your cleared IT career? #J-18808-Ljbffr