Job Description: Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a Senior System Administrator to lead the management, operations, and maintenance of complex DoD systems and networks. This role requires expertise in high-volume, high-availability environments, with the ability to prioritize critical issues, allocate resources effectively, and manage teams of system administrators to ensure optimal system performance and security compliance. Key Responsibilities + Create and implement plans for effective management, operations, and maintenance of DoD systems and networks. + Lead and manage teams of system administrators, prioritizing tasks and resolving high-risk critical issues. + Maintain extensive knowledge of diverse IT systems and network architectures, including high-volume/high-availability infrastructures. + Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity protocols and federal regulations. + Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring smooth operations and incident resolution across DoD environments. + Conduct system performance assessments, implementing optimizations and security enhancements. + Oversee software patching, configuration management, and proactive system monitoring. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, supporting IT strategy, cyber defense, and infrastructure improvements. + Provide guidance and mentorship to junior system administrators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Required Qualifications: + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. + Education: + Associate's degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent discipline. + Experience: + 1-3 years of specialized project experience or formal training in system administration, network security, or IT operations. + Skills: + Strong technical expertise in system management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. + Ability to work within classified DoD environments, ensuring secure system operations. + Proficiency in network security frameworks, risk assessment, and IT governance policies. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with classified defense networks and DoD IT operations. + Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud infrastructures. + Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or DoD-approved system administration credentials.