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System Administrator - ACWS
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A Systems Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's computer networks, including the systems that connect computers and other technology to each other and to outside networks. Installs, organizes, and supports the hardware and software of these systems.
$107,745 / year median in New Jersey
-28% projected decline
Job Description
System Administrator - ACWS DSA Inc. 5418 S Scott Plaza (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
System Administrator Summary:
Supports system administration by maintaining servers, operating systems, access controls, monitoring, patching, configuration, and operational readiness for secure mission application environments.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
5+ years supporting Windows, Linux, application servers, enterprise platforms, and cloud-based production environments. Experience with patching, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, security hardening, incident response, and operational support. CompTIA Security+ and platform certification (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, or AWS certification) Active Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications:
Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems.
Experience with DoD, Army, IL5/IL6, RMF/ATO, cArmy, or federal enterprise environments.
Experience supporting Appian, Java middleware, databases, monitoring tools, or cloud-hosted applications.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and sustain ACWS systems, operating environments, and platform services.
- Support patching, configuration changes, access management, monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Maintain system documentation, SOPs, operational checklists, and support records.
- Coordinate system incidents, outages, performance issues, and maintenance activities.
Support security compliance, operational readiness, and continuity planning. #DSA209 #LI-JE1 The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. DSA - Salary Pay Range $105,000 - $115,000 USD Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.