System Administrator

What You Will Do As a System Administrator Level 2 at Independent Software, you will support mission‑critical telecommunications and infrastructure systems that enable national defense and intelligence operations. You will provide operational monitoring, system administration, infrastructure support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for enterprise telecommunications environments supporting 24x7 mission requirements. You will work closely with network operations personnel, gateway watch teams, customers, and engineering staff to ensure reliable system performance, rapid incident response, and continuous operational readiness. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working in a fast‑paced operations environment supporting telecommunications systems, network infrastructure, and mission‑focused operational support activities. Key Responsibilities Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications systems and supporting infrastructure. Provide 24x7 monitoring, logging, ticketing, reporting, and operational support for mission and infrastructure systems. Monitor system health and respond to alerts, outages, and operational incidents. Coordinate with ISP personnel, Gateway Watch teams, and operational support staff to maintain situational awareness and ensure timely response to mission events. Support network infrastructure including routers, switches, and telecommunications equipment. Assist with router and switch updates in support of security and operational requirements. Document incidents, maintenance activities, troubleshooting efforts, and operational procedures. Support system administration activities across client/server and networked environments. Escalate issues as required and communicate status updates to customers, stakeholders, and management. Assist with system performance monitoring, capacity management, and operational sustainment activities. Support hardware installations, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance activities. Maintain compliance with organizational security and operational policies. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience supporting telecommunications, network, or enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience monitoring operational systems and responding to incidents in a 24x7 support environment. Knowledge of network fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP. Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and network‑related issues. Familiarity with ticketing systems, incident management, and operational reporting processes. Ability to analyze system issues and perform effective problem resolution. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within operational support teams. Experience documenting procedures, troubleshooting activities, and operational workflows. Strong organizational and customer service skills. Candidates must be willing to work one of the following shifts: Wednesday – Sunday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday – Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday – Thursday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday – Wednesday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of relevant experience supporting systems administration, telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure support activities. High School Diploma or GED and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience supporting systems administration, telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure support activities. Certifications Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. Clearance Requirement Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role. Benefits Support critical national security missions. Benefit from a close‑knit, employee‑first culture. Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work‑life balance. EEO Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr