Systems Administrator 5

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Job Title: Systems Administrator 5

Req ID: 821-1

Client / Business Unit: Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) / Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)

Location: Newport News, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (W2 / Contingent Labor)

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Target Start Date: September 28, 2026

Security Clearance: None Required

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior-level Systems Administrator 5 to join our team supporting Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, VA. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for the high-level architecture, maintenance, security, and optimization of large-scale, enterprise IT infrastructure. As a Level 5 administrator, you will serve as a subject matter expert handling critical system configurations, infrastructure modernization projects, and Tier 3/4 escalation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, maintain, and upgrade physical and virtual server environments across enterprise networks.

• Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of core infrastructure services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Identity Management).

• Drive automation initiatives using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline system configuration, provisioning, and patching cycles.

• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and reliability; execute proactive capacity planning and remediation.

• Oversee enterprise backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure maximum system availability.

• Enforce baseline security configurations, vulnerability management protocols, and patch compliance in accordance with industry best practices.

• Provide advanced technical guidance and mentor junior IT support teams on complex operational and engineering challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus 9+ years of progressive systems administration experience (or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or High School Diploma/equivalent with 13+ years).

• Extensive hands-on experience managing enterprise Windows and/or Linux server environments at scale.

• Deep technical expertise in virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi or Hyper-V) and enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS).

• Strong track record of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, or configuration management tools like Ansible).

• Demonstrated experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and performance diagnostic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, MCSE, VMware VCP, Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE, CompTIA Security+).

• Prior experience working within hybrid cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or hybrid on-premises environments).

• Familiarity with ITIL framework practices and enterprise ticketing/incident management systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical architectures to non-technical stakeholders.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Model: Hybrid (blend of on-site work in Newport News, VA and remote flexibility).

• Standard business hours with occasional off-hours support for scheduled maintenance windows or critical system incidents.