Systems Administrator
Description
Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We have been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.
Position Summary
Credence has an immediate need for a Systems Administrator to support and secure our enterprise IT environment across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. This role handles day-to-day systems administration, endpoint management, identity and access administration, and Tier II escalation support for a hybrid workforce operating under federal contractor compliance requirements. Success in this role requires strong Microsoft endpoint and identity administration experience, hands-on vulnerability remediation work, scripting ability in PowerShell or Python, and the judgment to resolve escalated issues independently while documenting what was done.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:
Systems and Endpoint Administration
• Administer and maintain cloud-hosted and endpoint systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Manage endpoints using Microsoft Endpoint Manager, including Microsoft Intune policy administration and Windows Autopilot deployments.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot device compliance policies, configuration profiles, and application deployment packages.
• Maintain software and operating system patch cadence across the managed endpoint fleet.
Identity and Access Administration
• Manage user accounts and directory services including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Group Policy.
• Execute onboarding, offboarding, and access change requests in line with documented Identity and Access Management policy and least-privilege standards.
• Support secure access protocols including conditional access policy administration and multifactor authentication enrollment.
Security Operations Support
• Monitor and triage security alerts in Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel, escalating confirmed incidents to the security and compliance function.
• Execute vulnerability remediation based on Nessus scan results, including system hardening, patching, and verification of closure.
• Administer email security tooling including Proofpoint and secure mail flow policies; analyze email headers in support of phishing investigations.
• Support phishing simulation campaigns and security awareness initiatives run by the security and compliance function.
• Contribute evidence and system configuration detail in support of CMMC and SOC 2 audit cycles.
Support, Automation, and Continuity
• Provide advanced technical support and resolve escalated IT tickets with professionalism and efficiency.
• Write and maintain PowerShell and Python scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and reporting.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning, backup strategy, and restoration testing.
• Write and maintain technical documentation and internal knowledge base articles for procedures owned by this role.
• Participate in a bi-weekly on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration with a security-conscious operating approach.
• Proficient in 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 for automation and integration tasks.
• Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, including server administration fundamentals.
• Familiarity with backup systems, disaster recovery protocols, and enterprise networking fundamentals.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certifications such as Microsoft AZ-500, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or similar.
• Background administering virtualized server environments such as VMware or Hyper-V, as evidence of transferable Windows and Linux server administration depth applicable to cloud-hosted compute.
• Experience supporting a federal contractor environment, including familiarity with CMMC Level 2 and SOC 2 requirements.
• Working understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, ISO 27001/27002, and CMMC.
• Familiarity with JSON and YAML, and with infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tooling.
• Experience contributing to IT or security project initiatives beyond day-to-day operational support.
Clearance
No clearance requirement. U.S. Citizenship only. This position is citizenship-only by design in order to preserve access to the full commercial systems administration talent pool in Northern Virginia, where cleared candidates are competed for aggressively at higher compensation bands. Federal contractor environment familiarity is signaled through Preferred Qualifications instead.
Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications
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Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Were you referred to this position by a Credence team member?, If you were referred by a Credence team member, please list their name. If not, please write N/A, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen? , Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)? (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.) , Are you at least 18 years old? (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work) , Have you ever worked for Credence before? If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. 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I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.
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- What are your annual salary expectations in USD?
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- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
- Do you meet the education requirement of a bachelors degree minimum?
- Do you have 5+ years of experience in systems administration with a security-conscious operating approach?
- Are you available to participate in a bi-weekly on-call rotation?
- Are you proficient in administering Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform environments?
- Do you have hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot in a managed endpoint environment?
- Do you have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, and Nessus or an equivalent vulnerability management platform?