Job Title: Systems Administrator – Secret clearance
Job Type: Full-Time, On-site, (Pending Contract Award)
Location: NNSY, Portsmouth, VA
Clearance Required: Position requires an active DoD Secret clearance
Experience Level: (4–7 years)
Certifications Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA/MCSE) or equivalent, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification, ITIL Foundation certification.
Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Overview: MILVETS is currently seeking a full-time, skilled System Administrator to provide comprehensive IT support for Naval Shipyard operations. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and availability of critical systems, supporting both Windows and Linux environments in a highly regulated, mission-critical setting. This role requires strong technical expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to maintain operational continuity across shipyard operations.
About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience administering Windows and Linux servers in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise IT support.
• Familiarity with DoD IT security standards, STIGs, and system hardening.
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• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers in enterprise and mission-critical environments.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise user accounts.
• Deploy, configure, and manage virtualized environments using VMware or Hyper-V.
• Implement system hardening and compliance per DoD STIGs and IA controls.
• Conduct patch management, system monitoring, and automated updates (WSUS, SCCM).
• Support storage solutions, backup/recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage accounts, permissions, and access for shipyard personnel across classified and unclassified networks.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and ensure high availability of IT services.
• Support enterprise Navy/DoD systems, including NMCI/NGEN and Navy ERP.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, analyze results, and implement remediations per RMF/NIST 800-53 standards.
• Assist in incident response and system security investigations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, baselines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).