Junior Systems Administrator
$54k - $75k
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Quantico, VA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- An associate's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is required; equivalent specialized training and experience may be considered.
- One to three years of system administration or technical support experience involving servers, virtualization, storage, backup, identity, or related infrastructure is required.
- Foundational-to-intermediate knowledge of server operating systems, virtualization, enterprise storage, backup and recovery, identity services, and system monitoring is required.
- Working knowledge of Red Hat/Linux, Windows Server, VMware or comparable virtualization, and Commvault or comparable backup platforms is required.
- Basic knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-209, and applicable DAF and AFOSI COOP concepts is required.
- Ability to follow technical procedures, troubleshoot systematically, document work accurately, and escalate issues appropriately is required.
- Ability to safeguard classified and sensitive systems and comply with configuration, change, and cybersecurity controls is required.
- Ability to perform routine assignments under senior technical oversight and recognize work requiring advanced or expert-level support is required.
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
- Cloud+ CE, Server+ CE, and/or Security+ CE certifications are required, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine administration and maintenance of Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers under senior technical oversight and approved procedures.
- Monitor server, storage, application, authentication, and virtualization dashboards and promptly report or resolve identified conditions.
- Provision and update virtual machines, accounts, groups, permissions, DHCP records, and other assigned services.
- Assist with SAN, NAS, cloud-storage, and capacity-management activities.
- Execute approved patches, configuration changes, software installations, and maintenance tasks, and document completion.
- Monitor Commvault or comparable backup jobs, investigate failures, and support scheduled restoration testing.
- Troubleshoot assigned system, application, performance, and access incidents and escalate complex issues with complete technical notes.
- Support workload, application, and data migrations to approved cloud environments.
- Participate in backup/restoral, disaster recovery, business continuity, and continuity of operations exercises.
- Maintain inventories, system records, diagrams, checklists, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation.
- Coordinate with senior administrators and network, cyber, application, and service desk personnel to sustain mission operations.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
- RHCSA, Microsoft Windows Server, VMware, or Commvault certification is preferred.
- Hands-on experience supporting Active Directory, DHCP, SAN/NAS, virtual machines, and enterprise monitoring tools is preferred.
- Experience participating in recovery testing, COOP exercises, or cloud migrations is preferred.
- Experience supporting DAF or AFOSI systems and users is preferred.
About the company
PingWind is a service provider that combines cybersecurity, information technology, and supply chain services to help clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance. It offers services rather than a single product, applying its CVE certification to security work. The company’s solutions work by assessing and protecting information systems, upgrading and integrating IT infrastructure, and improving supply chain resilience, with a focus on reducing risk and increasing efficiency. PingWind differentiates itself through its SDVOSB and HUBZone certifications, signaling veteran-owned status and eligibility for government contracts, along with a specialized blend of cybersecurity, IT, and supply chain expertise. The company’s goal is to help clients secure information, modernize their technology environments, and optimize operational performance.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On June 9, 2026, PingWind became a prime on VA's $22.3B T4NG.
- CVPS II won a $73.3M Education Department One IAMS award on April 16, 2026.
- PingWind's 2026 news adds MDA SHIELD, INSCOM, ARISS, and AHRQ contract wins.
What critics are saying
- PrimeRFP shows one $2.9M PingWind contract expires September 14, 2026.
- PingWind reports only $15.3M across five actions, leaving revenue concentrated.
- If VA T4NG2 or Polaris awards slip, PingWind loses its core federal growth engine.
What makes PingWind unique
- PingWind is SDVOSB and HUBZone certified, positioning it for set-aside federal work.
- Its 2026 contract slate spans VA T4NG2, GSA Polaris, SEWP VI, and ITES-3S.
- The company pairs cybersecurity, IT modernization, and supply-chain services for mission agencies.
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Benefits
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program