IT System Administrator Level II

Location CONFIDENTIAL, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Description The IT System Administrator – Windows is responsible for managing and maintaining day-to-day IT operations across both physical and virtual environments. This role oversees system availability, configuration, security, backup/restore, and software management to ensure operational continuity and compliance with customer and industry standards. The System Administrator will implement updates, monitor performance, and provide technical oversight during installation and recovery efforts while promoting standard operating procedures and best practices. Responsibilities Manage daily IT system operations, ensuring high availability and performance. Perform system provisioning, configuration changes, maintenance, and patching for both physical and virtual systems. Execute regular backups and restores in accordance with established policies. Install and upgrade operating systems and layered software packages. Schedule and coordinate installations and upgrades per approved IT policies. Monitor vendor announcements, evaluate patches and upgrades, and implement updates in compliance with customer standards. Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimal performance. Analyze and resolve system-related issues to minimize downtime. Install and monitor security auditing software. Remediate security vulnerabilities in accordance with customer security policies. Ensure workstation/server data integrity through appropriate software and hardware solutions. Develop, maintain, and promote standard operating procedures. Provide technical oversight and guidance during installations, upgrades, and recovery projects. Requirements Minimum of 10 years as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution. Substitution: An additional 5 years of SA experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. Proficiency with Windows system administration in both physical and virtual environments. Knowledge of system backup/recovery processes, patch management, and performance tuning. Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph. Desired Qualifications Experience with enterprise-level IT infrastructure in a DoD or federal contracting environment. Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V). Strong understanding of security auditing tools and compliance requirements. Primarily office or data center environment. May require on‑call or after‑hours support. Company Overview We take security solutions from the industry standard to the CenCore standard. CenCore Group specializes in designing, building, securing, and maintaining AI ecosystems at the intersection of big technology and national security. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified IT System Administrator with a Top Secret clearance with Polygraph to join our dedicated team. CenCore Group is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you possess the necessary qualifications and a Top‑Secret security clearance or higher, we encourage you to apply for a position with our esteemed organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future