Systems Administrator (Windows)

Dahlgren, VA$100k–$111kPosted Jul 17, 2026

Overview

Systems Administrator (Windows)

 

JOB LOCATION: Dahlgren, Virginia

 

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

 

TRAVEL: Less than 10%

 

SALARY:$100,000 to $110,700

 

Astrion has a contingent opening for a Systems Administrator (Windows) supporting the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, VA. Astrion is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Windows Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and secure NSWCDD’ enterprise networks and software systems. In this role, you will perform full-lifecycle administration, including hardware/software installation, configuration, and performance tuning across diverse operating environments. You will also support network security operations, analyze vulnerabilities, develop system specifications, and assist with procurement-related market research to ensure our infrastructure meets federal and Department of War guidelines. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in relation to Windows system administration of networks and software systems 
  • Experience in system backup/recovery, basic software management, security and library management, installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and COTS software, operating computer systems in different operating environments, sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software /network trouble shooting and resource allocation 
  • Experience in maintaining proficiency in major network security tools such as firewalls 
  • Experience developing system specifications and performing market research procurement tasks 
  • Qualified experience with different network protocols including TCP/IP  
  • Qualified experience of computing and networking vulnerabilities and the latest detect methods 
  • This position is required to be designated as IAT II level with a T5 investigation.  

  

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems 
  • CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or CCNA 

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