Systems Administrator

Base pay range

$49,013.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a Systems Administrator 1 to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) Joint Staff J7 (JS J-7) contract at our Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex.

• Oversee the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators as needed.
• Monitor, maintain, and support servers, workstations, and network devices to ensure optimal performance.
• Install and configure operating systems and application software on servers and government-furnished equipment (GFE).
• Provide hands‑on technical support for hardware, software, and networking issues across the organization.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies within Active Directory.
• Apply software patches and perform regular system updates to maintain security and functionality.
• Assist with system backups and conduct disaster recovery testing to safeguard data.
• Maintain clear and up‑to‑date documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT team members on infrastructure projects, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior administrators when necessary.
• Ensure the security and privacy of all information systems in accordance with organizational policies.

• 0 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with server administration (Windows/Linux).
• Security+ certification (or must obtain within 90 days of employment).

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.

We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role it will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  You may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies) for assistance. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.