The Role
Systems Administrator I (SA1)
Location: NIWC Pacific – San Diego, CA
Salary Range: $60,000 – $76,000
Certification Required: Security+
Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support enterprise IT systems at NIWC Pacific in San Diego. This position provides hands-on support for secure network environments, user account management, workstation configuration, and service desk operations across classified and unclassified systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, and network systems
- Manage user accounts (Active Directory, LDAP, cloud platforms)
- Provide service desk support via phone, email, chat, and walk-up
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues
- Support endpoint management tools, Microsoft 365, Teams, VPN, and related applications
- Ensure compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce (CWF) requirements
- Assist with secure laboratory operations and documentation
Qualifications
- Active Security+CE certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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The Company
What We Do
Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been providing Information Technology (IT) services and solutions since 1997. Today, we provide IT, cyber security, and engineering support to various U.S. Department of Defense organizations as well as other Federal agencies and commercial companies. We focus on our customers and have earned a reputation for exceptional service and responsiveness. SDS also has a patented product called ViewPoint™ - an innovative technology for instantly locating people and assets indoors.
