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Systems Administrator

Company:
Tecolote Research
Location:
Chantilly, VA
Posted:
July 14, 2026
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Description:

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support and maintain our enterprise IT environment. This role is ideal for someone with solid foundational experience in Microsoft services, endpoint management, and hardware administration who is ready to broaden their skill set across virtualization, security, and cloud technologies. The right candidate is eager to learn, comfortable troubleshooting a wide range of issues, and able to contribute to a secure and reliable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Endpoint, Device, and Tier-Two Support

Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online

Support Intune for device configuration, application deployment, and security baselines

Provide hands-on support for helpdesk agents on end-user issues, workstation builds, and system troubleshooting Hardware, Servers, and On-Prem Infrastructure

Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and network-connected devices

Assist with monitoring and upkeep of PureStorage SAN and Ubiquiti/Unifi equipment

Support routine maintenance tasks, updates, and basic performance checks Windows Server & Directory Services

Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general Windows Server administration

Assist with identity, access control, and security hardening tasks Documentation & Operations

Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and changes

Follow IT policies, standards, and security practices

Work with senior team members to escalate and resolve complex issues Skills Required

Qualifications

Exposure to VMware, Zscaler, or AWS environments

PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting experience

Certifications such as Microsoft 365/Windows Server, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner

Understanding of security or compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, etc.) Additional Value-add Skills

Infrastructure & Virtualization

Assist with VMware vSphere 8 administration (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View)

Participate in capacity planning, uptime monitoring, and host maintenance Network Security & Access

Support Zscaler administration under guidance (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)

Help enforce access controls, identity policies, and security configurations Cloud Exposure

Support AWS environments for foundational tasks (EC2, S3, basic Terraform interaction)

Participate in team efforts to automate and modernize infrastructure

Salary Range: $55,000 -$75,000/year, DOE

Education

Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering. Additional degrees or certifications may subsitute for years of experience.

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