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System Administrator - Philadelphia, PA
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System Administrator
• Philadelphia, PA
• USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.
Noblis MSD supports the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division in delivering safe, reliable, and mission-ready platforms to the Fleet. Our expertise spans systems engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, integration, and lifecycle support.
We are seeking a Machinery Control System (MCS) Systems Administrator to support critical infrastructure and operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure availability, performance, and integrity of physical and virtual systems.
• Administer servers and storage, including monitoring, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage system updates, patches, and firmware.
• Maintain system logs, downtime records, and asset inventory.
• Install, configure, and support system and application software.
• Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to improve system reliability and team efficiency.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions.
• Support project planning and system deployments with minimal operational impact.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Cybersecurity
• Implement and enforce security policies and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection, and network security tools.
• Monitor systems for threats and respond to incidents.
• Promote user awareness of cybersecurity best practices.
• This position will be based out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and will be required to be on-site. This position is open to US Citizens with a DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to get a DoD Secret.
Required Experience: Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent experience (high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience) • U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one • Demonstrated success as a Systems Administrator with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and system hardening • Deep expertise in Windows and Linux system administration within enterprise environments • Hands-on experience with security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection tools • Certification in cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP) • Proven ability to deploy, manage, and optimize virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) • Strong foundation in LAN/WAN networking, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting • Advanced knowledge of routing and switching concepts (VLANs, IP subnetting, 802.1Q trunking) • Experience designing and implementing Group Policy in complex Active Directory environments • Proficiency in Active Directory and/or LDAP user and group administration Desired Qualifications • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams