Mid System Administrator

📋 Job Overview

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

🏢 About ClearEdge

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.

🎯 The Role

As a Systems Administrator, your mission is to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient operations across a complex IT environment that supports critical mission needs. You’ll work closely with users, engineers, and leadership to design, maintain, and enhance systems that deliver a seamless user experience. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in solving problems, thrives in collaborative environments, and enjoys supporting infrastructure that keeps missions moving forward.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage daily operations of system architecture to ensure stability, availability, and performance.
• Administer and maintain mission systems, including Microsoft Domain Services, Group Policy Objects (GPO), VMware, Cisco Route/Switch, and firewall management.
• Configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers, user accounts, and access controls.
• Perform system backups, recovery, and patch management across distributed nodes.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize reliability and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance, troubleshooting user and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, test updates, and deploy new solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, recommending improvements to enhance performance and security.

📌 Required Qualifications

• Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Master’s degree + 3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience, or Associate’s degree + 7 years of experience, or High School/GED + 9 years of experience.
• IAT Level II certification
• Proven experience with system administration, network management, and user support in secure environments.
• Strong VMware administration skills.
• Experience with hardware and desktop support, including thin client networking and administration.
• Proficiency in Windows system administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.) and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of server, storage, and network components.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and technical teams.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Experience with Cisco, Dell, or Juniper switches and servers.
• Familiarity with firewall management, SaltStack, and automation frameworks such as Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD, Agile methodologies, or DevOps principles.
• Networking or cybersecurity experience and certifications (e.g., Security+, CCNA).
• Experience optimizing system communication paths and bandwidth utilization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

🎁 Benefits

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

• Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.