Systems Administrator
Location: Washington, DC
Company: RIVA Solutions Inc
Category: Information Technology
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Title: System Administrator
Location: Washington, DC (On-Site)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: Top Secret / SCI Required
Travel: 0-10%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That's RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
RIVA is seeking dedicated and highly skilled System Administrators to support the Department of Commerce (DOC). The ideal candidates will provide hands-on administration, troubleshooting, and support for classified IT systems, servers, and infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualized environments, and associated infrastructure.
- Install, patch, upgrade, and harden operating systems, applications, and security tools.
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and other enterprise services.
- Monitor system performance, security events, and ensure adherence to compliance and operational standards.
- Apply DISA STIGs and other hardening guidelines to systems and networks.
- Perform daily system maintenance activities including backups, restores, and system health checks.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across multiple environments.
- Maintain and support enterprise storage solutions and backup systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues affecting servers and end-user environments.
- Document all system configurations, changes, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide continuous monitoring scanning results and asset inventory reports as required.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation, security incident response, and POA&M management.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation efforts.
- Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and vendors for system improvements and upgrades.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Mid-Level: 5+ years of system administration experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server administration, Active Directory management, and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, CNSS Policies).
- Experience with system monitoring, patch management, and backup solutions.
- Ability to administer, troubleshoot, and maintain classified systems and applications.
- Must have an active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience supporting Department of Commerce (DOC) or similar federal agencies.
- Familiarity with network infrastructure and server/storage hardware platforms (Dell, Cisco, VMware).
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, and cloud migration initiatives.
- Industry certifications such as Security+, Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) are preferred but not required.
Salary: Max up to $115,000 a year, based on experience
RIVA Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex
- Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email . Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.