System Operations/Administrator

What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?

You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence.  Our core services include systems engineering technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance.  From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.

Over the past 18 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of.  When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.

The System Operations/Administrator will perform the following duties:

Install, configure, and maintain desktop systems, laptops, and peripheral devices.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users for hardware, software, and network-related issues.

Monitor system performance and security, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in Active Directory.

Deploy software updates, patches, and security fixes to desktop systems.

Conduct regular system backups and data recovery operations.

Maintain and update asset inventory records for hardware and software.

Collaborate with IT team members to implement and support new technologies and projects.

Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Assist with network and server administration tasks as needed.

Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in desktop system administration.

Expected Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, demonstrate an additional 4 years of related acquisition experience per level if no bachelor's degree is held.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph

Experience as a desktop system administrator or in a similar IT support role.

Compliant with DoD Directive 8570

Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.

CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

Familiarity with endpoint management and security tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).

Certification in relevant IT fields (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate).

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Familiarity with network protocols and troubleshooting techniques.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and other domain management tools.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or equivalent certifications.