Contract: IT Department

Work Location: Hybrid - Alexandria, VA HQ and remote from home office

Reporting Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5 Eastern Standard Time

Clearance: None Required

Travel: Up to 10%

Geocgi is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the IT Department under the new Digital Technology and Innovation Division. This role supports the organization’s on-premise and cloud IT environment while providing technical and cyber support for staff and ongoing operations. This role assists with server and identity administration, endpoint management, IT onboarding, security monitoring, and recurring CMMC maintenance activities. The Systems Administrator will become a product owner for one or more organizational IT solutions. The Administrator will follow established procedures, perform approved changes, and work with senior IT and cybersecurity staff on complex issues.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in Windows and Linux servers, cloud service providers such as Azure and AWS, having an interest in expanding their technical expertise and expanding their knowledge of cybersecurity and IT AI solutions. This is a hybrid opportunity with the primary location of performance at our Alexandria, VA office located at 203 E. Howell Avenue and two days a week working from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the administration and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux servers, Microsoft 365 GCC High, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and related IT services.
Perform routine system health checks, review service status, and assist with patching, backup verification, configuration updates, and maintenance under established change procedures.
Provide Teir 1 and 2 helpdesk and desk-side support for laptops, servers, accounts, applications, printers, connectivity, and collaboration tools. Document work and escalate issues when appropriate.
Serve as a point of contact for IT onboarding. Prepare laptops, coordinate approved account and access setup, verify enrollment in required management and security services, arrange device delivery, and assist new hires on their first day.
Assist IT and cybersecurity team members with recurring CMMC maintenance tasks, including updating documentation, organizing evidence, checking the status of required reviews, and tracking follow-up items under supervision.
Monitor endpoint enrollment and operational status in configuration management, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools. Investigate missing or unhealthy devices and coordinate corrective action.
Review assigned SIEM alerts and system logs, document initial findings, assist with recurring security metrics, and promptly escalate suspected incidents.
Maintain accurate system records, device inventory, helpdesk tickets, onboarding checklists and technical procedures.

As an employee of geocgi, the Systems Administrator will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.
Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
Flexible work hours and PTO.
Enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees. Coverage extensions for spouses and child dependents are available for purchase through the company plan.
Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

The following are requirements of the Systems Administrator:

U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance for future assignments.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Network and Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, relevant certifications, and practical experience.