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Survice

System Administrator

Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the ... Position System Administrator * Location: Eglin AFB, Florida * Security Clearance: Active Secret ...

SAIC

System Administrator

Panama City, FL · On-site

Sys Administrator Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum ... Support the operation and maintenance of a customized biometric access control system engineered ...

SAIC

System Administrator

Panama City Beach, FL

Sys Administrator Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum ... Support the operation and maintenance of a customized biometric access control system engineered ...

SAIC

System Administrator

Panama City Beach, FL · On-site

Support the operation and maintenance of a customized biometric access control system engineered ... Experience in a Systems Administrator or Cybersecurity role. * Experience with biometric systems ...

CORTEK

System Administrator/Operator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

The System Administrator will be responsible for managing enterprise resources, Active Directory ... Company : CORTEK provides mission support, program management, engineering, security, logistics ...

LinTech Global

System Administrator

Orlando, FL · On-site

The System Administrator is a hybrid remote/in-office position primarily responsible for ... and engineering solutions. Benefits Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 ...

CACI

Linux System Administrator

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Linux System Administrator Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum ... Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from ...

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System Engineer System Administrators are IT professionals responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting computer systems and networks within an organization. They ensure that servers, workstations, and network infrastructure operate efficiently and securely. Their role often combines responsibilities from both system engineering (planning and deploying systems) and system administration (managing day-to-day operations and troubleshooting issues). These professionals play a critical role in ensuring system uptime, data integrity, and cybersecurity.

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To thrive as a System Engineer/System Administrator, you need strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking fundamentals, and experience with system maintenance and troubleshooting, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Active Directory, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud services (AWS, Azure), and certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring reliable system performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting organizational IT needs efficiently.

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System Engineer System Administrators are often the first responders when system outages or incidents occur. They follow established incident response protocols, which include immediate assessment, prioritization based on the severity, and communication with affected users or teams. Collaboration is key—they often work closely with network engineers, security teams, and end-users to diagnose and resolve issues quickly. This role requires not only technical troubleshooting skills but also the ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively during high-stress situations.

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System administrators typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, certifications, and location. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced administrators with skills in scripting, networking, and security can command higher wages, especially in organizations with complex IT environments.

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System Administrator

Survice

Fort Walton Beach, FL • On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

System Administrator

  • Location: Eglin AFB, Florida
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required - U.S. citizenship required
  • Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 Depending on Experience and Education
  • Travel: 5%
  • Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a System Administrator to support our Gulf Coast Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of System Administrator 

  • Assist in installing, configuring, and maintaining server software/hardware (Windows Server 2022/2025, Linux) and virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V).
  • Manage user accounts, security groups, and permissions within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 technical support to employees, resolving issues escalated from the help desk.
  • Monitor system health logs and security alerts, applying patches, and hardening systems in compliance with security protocols.
  • Utilize PowerShell or Bash scripting to automate routine manual tasks (user provisioning, report generation).
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, system procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Assist in monitoring daily backups and performing data restores to ensure data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications of System Administrator
Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field of study and 1+ years of relevant experience. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; is you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

Desired Experience

  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022 management.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux administration.
  • Understanding of Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Firewalls).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration and exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
  • Certifications: IAT Level II or higher, IAM Level I or higher, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (a major plus).
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent verbal/written communication, and a proactive "security-first" mindset
  • Experience with scripting (PowerShell) to automate manual tasks.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) or IaC tools (Ansible).
  • Experience with ITSM ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow).

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.


SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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