Systems Administrator (Mid) - FBI
Nexthreat.com
Apply to this job Huntsville, AL on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2025
Job description
Job Title: Systems Administrator (Mid)
Location: Huntsville
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI Clearance required
Security Suitability: Must pass FBI security suitability
Polygraph Requirement: Must pass an FBI-administered Counterintelligence polygraph if one has not been conducted within the last five years.
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Job Summary:
The Systems Administrator (Mid) is an integral part of the Infrastructure Support Team, responsible for maintaining critical systems and networks that support the Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and data. This role encompasses system administration, identity and authentication management, information system security accreditation, data storage and backup, physical infrastructure maintenance, and automation development. The team also ensures compliance with the Authority to Operate (ATO) for all applications and systems managed within the SOC.
Key Responsibilities:
· Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows servers and Active Directory environments.
· Implement and manage identity and authentication mechanisms across various systems.
· Ensure compliance with NIST 800 series publications and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
· Maintain virtualization environments using VMWare vSphere 7.
· Support and troubleshoot Cisco networking components and connectivity.
· Manage Dell servers and SAN storage hardware.
· Assist in system accreditation and authorization activities, adhering to the FBI’s ATO processes.
· Evaluate, document, and manage NIST 800-53 control implementations.
· Utilize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as RiskVision, Xacta, and JCAM for compliance management.
Unique Skills/Tasks/Software:
· Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.
· Required: Understanding of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA compliance.
· Preferred: Experience with VMWare vSphere 7.
· Preferred: Knowledge of Cisco Networking.
· Preferred: Experience with Dell Server and SAN Storage hardware.
· Familiarity with system accreditation and authorization processes.
· Experience with evaluating and managing security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53.
Preferred Certifications:
· Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
· VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
· Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
· Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· Minimum 3 years of experience in system and network administration.
· Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
About this role
Summary
Maintain systems, networks, security, and compliance for FBI infrastructure support.
Job title
Systems Administrator (Mid)
Experience level
3+ years
Industry
government
Location requirements
Huntsville, AL; on-site; US citizen only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Microsoft WindowsActive DirectoryNIST 800FISMA
Preferred skills
VMware vSphere 7Cisco networkingDell ServerSAN storagesystem accreditation
Specializations
system administrationnetworkingsecurityvirtualizationcompliance
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Huntsville, AL, USA
On-site City