Systems Administrator (Cloud/Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid in Tysons, Virginia, United States. U.S. citizenship required; no security clearance required.

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global delivers AI, cloud, cybersecurity, modernization, health, humanitarian, and federal mission solutions through a large-scale federal contractor environment.

What you will do

• Administer and troubleshoot cloud-hosted and endpoint systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Manage Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Intune policies, Windows Autopilot deployments, compliance policies, configuration profiles, application packages, and patching.
• Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, conditional access, multifactor authentication, onboarding, offboarding, and access changes.
• Monitor Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel alerts, remediate Nessus findings, administer Proofpoint and secure mail flow, and support phishing investigations and simulations.
• Provide Tier II escalation support, automate administrative tasks and reporting with PowerShell and Python, and maintain technical documentation.
• Support CMMC and SOC 2 audits, disaster recovery planning, backup strategy, restoration testing, and a bi-weekly after-hours on-call rotation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of systems administration experience with a security-conscious operating approach.
• Proficiency administering Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot in a managed endpoint environment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, and Nessus or an equivalent vulnerability management platform.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python; working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux, including server administration fundamentals.
• Familiarity with backup systems, disaster recovery protocols, and enterprise networking fundamentals.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive data.

Nice to have

• Microsoft AZ-500, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or similar certification.
• Experience administering virtualized server environments such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience in a federal contractor environment, including familiarity with CMMC Level 2 and SOC 2 requirements.
• Working understanding of NIST 800-171, ISO 27001/27002, and CMMC.
• Familiarity with JSON, YAML, infrastructure-as-code, or configuration management tooling.
• Experience contributing to IT or security project initiatives beyond day-to-day operational support.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment supporting federal mission and enterprise IT operations.
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) and IRA options.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, public holidays, and family leave.
• Training and development opportunities and wellness resources.