Systems Administrator

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Denver, CO, USA
In-Office
99K-209K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Provide Windows systems administration for an enterprise government environment: install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, SCCM patching, Active Directory, SQL Server, Nutanix virtual servers, backup solutions, and documentation. Interface with clients, follow security mitigations, and support datacenter projects and change control.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Systems Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 10/31/2026

The Opportunity:
CACI has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Systems Administrator to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located at the Denver MegaCenter.

Responsibilities:

  • Requires you to have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to interface with the government client, users, administrators, managers, and peer engineers.  You are responsible for maintaining and managing the Windows server environment including various technical projects.

  • You will engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft workstation and server operating systems to include Windows Server 2016 and 10.

  • Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.

  • Apply appropriate security measures to properly safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and FPS mandated mitigations.

  • Support the distribution of security patches throughout the enterprise using Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other enterprise level tools.

  • Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases, Veritas Backup Exec backups, and virtual servers using Nutanix.

  • Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, diagrams, and knowledge base articles

Work Location: On-site in Denver, CO but temporarily hybrid right now (on-site and remote). 

Qualifications:
Required: 

  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance

  • Ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD)

  • Bachelor's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience, or 14 years without a degree

  • Microsoft MCP/MCSA/MCSE Certification

  • Any of the following certifications: A+, Network+, and/or Security+ CE

  • Experience in the administration of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server 2016 (updating and patching)

  • Knowledge of basic networking

  • Experience in the administration of:

- Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)

- Microsoft SQL 2016 databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management)

- SCCM (reports, patching, updates)

- Virtualization (build and maintain Windows Server virtual machines) running on a hyper-converged infrastructure (Nutanix)

  • Experience with various Backup applications

  • Ability to document all work and updates in Service Now

  • Ability to document standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, network diagrams, knowledge base articles

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent teamwork in assisting other team members

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Focus and dedication to Continual improvements and innovation

Desired:

  • Previous DHS or DOD experience

  • Strong scripting and innovation skills

  • Ability to prepare, participate, present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board

  • ITIL Foundation

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$99,300 - 208,600 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD)
  • Bachelor's degree + 8 years relevant experience or 14 years relevant experience without degree
  • Microsoft MCP/MCSA/MCSE certification
  • A+, Network+, and/or Security+ CE (any of these)
  • Experience administering Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 (updates and patching)
  • Knowledge of basic networking
  • Administration of Microsoft Active Directory (user accounts, groups, permissions)
  • Administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (log shipping, event management, clustering)
  • Experience with SCCM (reporting, patching, updates)
  • Virtualization experience building and maintaining Windows Server VMs on Nutanix (hyper-converged infrastructure)
  • Experience with enterprise backup applications (e.g., Veritas Backup Exec)
  • Ability to use ServiceNow for documenting work and updates
  • Document standard operating procedures, work instructions, guides, and network diagrams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong problem-solving skills
  • Previous DHS or DoD experience
  • Strong scripting skills and innovation
  • Ability to prepare/participate/present in Change Management, Technical Review Board, Change Control Board
  • ITIL Foundation

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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