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DecisionPoint seeks a Intermediate System Administrator  to provide systems administration, operations, maintenance, and technical support for Global Information Technology Support Services supporting the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management (G6). This position supports the administration, sustainment, security, and troubleshooting of enterprise systems across classified and unclassified DoD environments. 

The System Administrator - Intermediate will support Windows server environments, Active Directory, SCCM, virtualization, storage, backup and recovery, desktop and server troubleshooting, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and system documentation. The role requires hands-on experience supporting secure DoD IT environments and coordinating with technical teams, service providers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders to maintain system availability, performance, and compliance. 

This position is located at Scott Air Force Base, IL. 

Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. 

The Intermediate System Administrator will: 

• Install, configure, maintain, patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and support Army-approved server operating systems, Windows services, enterprise applications, and related infrastructure. 

• Support Active Directory and core enterprise services, including user and computer accounts, security groups, permissions, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, file shares, certificate services, and related account/service request processes. 

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual, storage, and backup environments, including virtual servers, hosts, clusters, VDI components, NAS/SAN resources, file permissions, replication, recovery, disaster recovery, and continuity support. 

• Support SCCM and endpoint administration activities, including software packaging, imaging, operating system deployment, patch deployment, third-party software deployment, client health monitoring, inventory, and reporting. 

• Support administration and troubleshooting of desktops, laptops, zero clients, specialized software, peripherals, and other endpoint systems as required. 

• Apply, document, and remediate STIG requirements; support vulnerability management, IAVA-related activities, scan result review, patching, security updates, POA&Ms, and compliance documentation. 

• Provide technical artifacts and documentation supporting ATO, C&A, cybersecurity audits, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, system configurations, architecture diagrams, and accreditation packages. 

• Monitor and resolve system administration trouble tickets, coordinate with service providers and technical teams to resolve issues, and support contingency, emergency, exercise, surge, and after-hours requirements. 

• Ensure assigned activities comply with applicable DoD, Army, USTRANSCOM, SDDC, information assurance, cybersecurity, and operational requirements. 

Qualifications: 

Clearance Requirement:  

• Must hold an active Secret clearance. 

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required Common Access Card (CAC), facility access, system access, and Government network access. 

Education: 

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting systems administration, server administration, infrastructure operations, or enterprise IT support within DoD or federal environments. 

• Experience administering Windows server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, permissions, file shares, and enterprise services. 

• Experience supporting SCCM administration, software deployment, patch management, operating system deployment, imaging, and compliance reporting. 

• Experience supporting virtualized environments, including virtual servers, workstations, hosts, clusters, datastores, resource pools, or virtual desktop infrastructure. 

• Experience supporting storage administration, backup and recovery, data replication, disaster recovery, and file storage services.