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Systems Administrator

Apply Job ID 34701 Date posted 12/11/2025

Job Family:

Systems Engineering (SYE)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

As a Systems Administrator, you will be involved in managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. You will design and maintain systems in support of client in the realm of Research & Development. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize our IT infrastructure.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

  • Bachelor’s Degree; FIVE (5) years of additional experience related to systems administration may be used in lieu of a degree

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant Certification, such as Security+ CE Certification

  • TWO (2) or more years’ experience as a system administrator

  • TWO (2) or more years’ experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, including Citrix, VMware, and/or vSphere

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience with trouble shooting customer issues with software on both desktop and laptop computers

  • Experience administering Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, including Active Directory, group policy, and file and folder permissions in a secure or enterprise environment

  • Knowledge of STIGs

  • Ability to follow guidance to support system compliance

  • Ability to assist in managing and maintaining Windows-based systems, including basic configuration, patching, and system monitoring

  • Demonstrated experience with IC information technology (Linux and Windows) and security processes (configuration management, continuous monitoring, and assessment & authorization)

  • Experience supporting web applications and documenting technical processes or troubleshooting steps

  • Knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting tools to automate tasks

  • Experience collaborating with Government staff, other contractors, and external IT partners to deliver innovative and effective IT solutions to business and mission challenges

  • Experience creating, escalating, and resolving IT help desk tickets using a ticketing application

  • Demonstrated experience with IC information technology (Linux and Windows) and security processes (configuration management, continuous monitoring, and assessment & authorization)

The annual salary range for this position is $87,100.00-$130,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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