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The Role
Manage, secure, and maintain on-site Windows and Linux physical and virtual infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V). Perform patching, STIG/SCAP/ACAS/Nessus compliance, backups, troubleshooting (Tier 2/3), automation scripting (Bash/Python/PowerCLI/Ansible), and VMware administration to ensure availability, security, and performance for DoD systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Administrator (SA) to support its Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office.
The Windows Systems Administrator will have experience in managing, maintaining, and securing Mount Laurel’s critical virtual infrastructure (Linux/Windows/ESXi), physical Windows/Linux environments. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in Windows OS, Linux OS, and virtualization/physical best practices, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to maintain highly available, secure, and performant systems.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is a 100% on-site position, based out of our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Window System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain windows operating systems (Windows 11) in both virtual and physical environments.
- Server Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain server operating system (Server 2022 and 2025) in both virtual and physical environments.
- System & Software Maintenance: Perform monthly maintenance by applying Operating system and software patches to remediate open vulnerabilities on the information system.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability, security, and performance; implement and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Demonstrate the ability to manage, execute, and maintain system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management.
- Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 2/3 support to quickly diagnose and resolve complex system and virtual/physical system performance issues, system configuration problems, and outages.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerCLI, Ansible Playbook) to streamline routine administrative tasks, deployments, and reporting.
- VMware Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
- Linux System Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat) in both virtual and physical environments.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3+ years of professional systems administration experience, preferably in a security position
- Security+ CE certification, or equivalent level I or II IAT/IAM certification (DoD Directives 8140/8570)
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Experience configuring systems and performing associated Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) tasks, including daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance to all systems
- Proficiency with backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD compliance tools
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) level of knowledge in Windows
- Experience with, or knowledge of managing & maintaining system compliance through STIG implementation, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management (Windows/Linux/ESXi)
- Understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls
- Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation
- Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., PDQ Deploy)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- 100% on-site in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years professional systems administration experience
- DoD IAT/IAM Level I or II certification equivalent such as Security+ CE
- Experience administering Windows desktops and servers (Windows 11, Server 2022/2025)
- Experience administering Linux (Red Hat) in virtual and physical environments
- Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter administration
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Ability to perform system and software patching and continuous monitoring (daily, monthly, quarterly) and vulnerability remediation
- Experience implementing and maintaining STIGs, SCAP scanning, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability management
- Proficiency with backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts (examples listed: Bash, Python, PowerCLI, Ansible Playbook)
- Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD compliance tools and processes
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Understanding of networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)
- Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation
- Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., PDQ Deploy)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
