Junior System Administrator

Norfolk, VA


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Type: Contract

Category: Security

Industry: Government

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108632

Date Posted: 09/16/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/iZcRex


Description:

On-site in Norfolk, VA

 

Our client seeks a mission-oriented junior System Administrator with 1-3 years of experience to provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain system hardware, software, and related infrastructure. The role sustains infrastructure health, supports technical research and development, and helps ensure the availability and security of defense and enterprise networks. The administrator will uphold organizational values and security standards while demonstrating self-motivation and punctual attendance in a dynamic environment.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $45.00 to $53.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise storage to ensure operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides to operating systems, applications, and network devices in alignment with the Risk Management Framework.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and execute timely patching, remediation, and mitigation activities.
  • Develop and implement automation using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins to streamline provisioning, deployment, and configuration baselines.
  • Manage enterprise backup and disaster recovery procedures, including routine testing of data integrity and failover systems.
  • Provide Tier II system administration support and maintain documentation including topology diagrams, SOPs, and configuration logs.

Experience Requirements:
  • 1-3 years of system administration experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows or Linux server administration and virtualization.
  • Experience applying STIGs and working within RMF-aligned security practices.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Jenkins.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and patch management processes.
  • Experience managing backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.

Education Requirements:
  • Active secret clearance or higher.



Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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