System Administrator

System Administrator

Location : Orlando, FL

Required Clearance : TS / SCI with Polygraph

Certifications : DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+).

Required Education : Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline preferred.

Required Experience : Minimum of 2+ years of experience in classified IT services and networking.

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day operational support for Army IT systems under a mission-critical DoD contract. The candidate will be responsible for system configuration, maintenance, user support, patching, and compliance activities in accordance with Army and DoD Information Assurance (IA) standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities / Tasks :

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and / or Linux servers and workstations.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verify system availability and integrity, and review system logs for issues.
• Apply DISA STIGs and Security Technical Implementation Guidelines to harden systems.
• Implement IAVA patches and ensure compliance with cybersecurity directives.
• Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions using Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Support user account provisioning / de-provisioning, system login issues, and file permissions.
• Monitor system performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and tune systems for efficiency.
• Maintain backup systems and disaster recovery procedures.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, vulnerability scans, and POA&M remediation tasks.
• Assist with audit readiness, IA controls, and security incident response.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel on system hardening and event analysis.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, change logs, and configuration baselines.
• Provide Tier I / II support for help desk tickets, resolving hardware, software, and networking issues.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in classified IT services and networking

DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+).

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Prior experience supporting an Army tactical or enterprise IT environment (NETCOM, PEO EIS, Army Futures Command, etc.).

Familiarity with Army-specific systems such as GCSS-Army, Army Enterprise Email, or SIPR / NIPR networks.

Experience with DoD RMF processes, DISA STIG compliance, and IAVA / Vulnerability Management.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

Our benefits include :

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law