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.
Systems Administrator
DP Professionals
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North Charleston, South Carolina
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
DPP is seeking a Systems Administrator for an opportunity with our client in the Defense Research and Development industry.
Work location: Fully onsite in Charleston, SC
Duration:
6 months with possibility of extension
Terms:
W2 Contract
Work Authorization:
US Citizen; must hold a current & active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities:
Fulfill common tasks that facilitate the user account life cycle (Creation, Password Resets, Account Auditing, Off-Boarding).
Perform installation of diverse types of software packages, troubleshoot installation errors, and create documentation for future use.
Troubleshoot user issues related to access to environment, trouble using tools in environment, or possible bugs with tools in environment.
Troubleshoot user issues related to CI/CD processes (Artifactory/Jenkins/Bitbucket).
Develop custom scripts or small compiled applications based on internal and external customer requests.
Support the program, including multitasking, working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
Software tracking to include usage rates and expiration dates.
Troubleshoot automation issues related to deployment of environment (Ansible and CloudFormation).
Required qualifications:
Available after hours as needed.
Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Bachelors degree in related technical field OR equivalent work experience
Must currently hold a DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (Security+CE or higher).
2-5 years of System Administration experience to include 2-5 years of Linux Operation systems.
Experience navigating the Linux CLI.
Experience managing system services (systemctl).
Experience reviewing system logs.
Basic knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, firewall rules, SSH).
The ability to self-start, and finish tasks with little supervision needed.
The ability to receive and respond to trouble tickets via email, chat, and Jira, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
Must possess the ability to document processes needed to complete job functions.
Introductory knowledge of Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Experience with ticketing systems (Jira preferred).
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with administrating/operating Atlassian suite of tools (Jira/Bitbucket/Confluence).
User and group administration experience.
Experience with project and space configuration under supervisor guidance.
The ability to perform routine maintenance tasks.
Be able to apply updates following documented procedures.
Experience creating/modifying Jira resources (Projects, Workflows, Fields, Screens).
Familiarity with AWS Cloud resource concepts (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation).
A working understanding of networking principles.
Experience troubleshooting system issues with product vendors.
Familiarity with
JFrog Products:
Artifactory
Xray
Distribution
AWS certification
Interested?
Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (26-00942).
DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
EOE/AA/V/D
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