System Administrator
Hunter Strategy Washington, District of Columbia, United States · $80K–$90K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The System Administrator will manage and secure intelligence systems by applying patches, security configurations, and STIG baselines. They will also resolve technical tickets, manage Active Directory, and support cybersecurity audits and compliance reporting.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–3 years of Tier 2–3 system support experience. A U.S. citizenship, an active Top Secret clearance, and a DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification are required.
Full description
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually
Hunter Strategy is hiring a System Administrator to support the U.S. Coast Guard's intelligence systems under CG-26. You will keep mission systems patched, secure and running, and you will help the Coast Guard meet Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes solving hard technical problems and wants to grow in a mission-focused environment.
What You Will Do
· Apply and track patches, updates and security configurations across intelligence systems in line with CGCYBER directives and deadlines
· Resolve Tier 2 and Tier 3 tickets escalated from the service desk, and find the root cause of recurring issues
· Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, network connectivity and application issues on workstations, servers and peripherals
· Apply security baselines and STIG settings, and fix findings from vulnerability scans
· Manage user accounts, group policies and access permissions in Active Directory
· Support audits, system hardening and cybersecurity compliance reporting
· Keep system documentation current, including configurations, procedures, knowledge base articles and asset records
· Work with ISSOs, network engineers and government leads on changes and incidents
· Follow change management and security procedures for classified systems
What You Bring
· Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
· 2–3 years of Tier 2–3 help desk or system support experience
· Hands-on experience with patching and security configuration in Windows environments
· Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to fixing problems
· Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical users
· U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with eligibility for SCI
· Ability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite days at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC
Nice to Have
· Experience supporting USCG, DHS, DoD or Intelligence Community systems
· Familiarity with AWS environments
· Linux administration experience
· ITIL Foundation certification
Required Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE
This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.
Hunter Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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