System Administrator
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Salary$80k – $90k
LocationWashington, DC
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–3 yrs
DepartmentFederal Delivery
Company size3+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
2–3 years of Tier 2–3 help desk or system support experience
Hands-on experience with patching and security configuration in Windows environments
Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to fixing problems
Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical users
U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with eligibility for SCI
DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE
Experience supporting USCG, DHS, DoD or Intelligence Community systems
Familiarity with AWS environments
Linux administration experience
ITIL Foundation certification
Ability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite days at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC
Skills
Windows
Active Directory
AWS
Linux
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually
About the role
Hunter Strategy is hiring a System Administrator to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s intelligence systems under CG-26. You will keep mission systems patched, secure and running, and you will help the Coast Guard meet Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes solving hard technical problems and wants to grow in a mission-focused environment.
What You Will Do
· Apply and track patches, updates and security configurations across intelligence systems in line with CGCYBER directives and deadlines
· Resolve Tier 2 and Tier 3 tickets escalated from the service desk, and find the root cause of recurring issues
· Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, network connectivity and application issues on workstations, servers and peripherals
· Apply security baselines and STIG settings, and fix findings from vulnerability scans
· Manage user accounts, group policies and access permissions in Active Directory
· Support audits, system hardening and cybersecurity compliance reporting
· Keep system documentation current, including configurations, procedures, knowledge base articles and asset records
· Work with ISSOs, network engineers and government leads on changes and incidents
· Follow change management and security procedures for classified systems
What You Bring
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
· 2–3 years of Tier 2–3 help desk or system support experience
· Hands-on experience with patching and security configuration in Windows environments
· Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to fixing problems
· Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical users
· U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with eligibility for SCI
· Ability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite days at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC
Nice to Have
· Experience supporting USCG, DHS, DoD or Intelligence Community systems
· Familiarity with AWS environments
· Linux administration experience
· ITIL Foundation certification
Required Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE
This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.
Hunter Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
About the company
About Hunter Strategy
Hunter Strategy has a unique philosophy to technical project delivery. We treat all our customers like mission partners because they rely on our team to meet their objectives through complex software engineering, cloud operations, and cyber risk management solutions. Hunter Strategy was founded on the premise that IT is 21st century infrastructure - critically important but only instrumentally valuable. Accordingly, our teams look at problems with a single objective: the identification and enablement of the right capability to address the most vexing problems our Mission Partners face. We continue to support our partners’ success by leveraging the right technology, with the right plan, and the right team to address tomorrow’s challenges today.
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