Network Systems Administrator (Top Secret)

Systems Administrator (Mid-Level)

Location: Point Mugu Naval Base, Camarillo, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: Active T5 Top Secret

Salary Range: $71,000 – $121,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Overview

LHH is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Administrator on behalf of a defense sector client. This role is ideal for professionals with 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, system administration, and light software development and testing. The position is based at Point Mugu Naval Base and offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain LANs, operating systems, and physical/virtual servers
• Manage IT infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability of hardware and network resources
• Review system/application logs and manage scheduled jobs and backups
• Administer Windows Active Directory and enforce policies
• Analyze resource usage and manage user access
• Install and upgrade software; maintain licensing compliance
• Support network modeling, planning, and coordination
• Implement cybersecurity measures to protect data and systems
• Perform regular system updates and patching
• Contribute to light software development and testing (e.g., Cypress, Jest)
• Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Maintain system documentation for operations and troubleshooting
• Apply strong analytical and communication skills in a team environment

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant experience in system administration
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments
• Strong understanding of routers, switches, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles
• Experience with PKI, SSL certificates, and system patching
• Light development/testing experience (1–2 years preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Relevant certifications (preferred):
• CompTIA Security+, A+, Network+, Data+
• Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
• Active Directory
• Hypervisors (Hyper-V, VMware)

Preferred Experience

• Prior military experience in IT or system administration
• Kubernetes knowledge
• Tier 2 IT Help Desk support

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science or a related technical field
• Substitution: 6 years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; 4 years with an associate degree

Security Clearance

• Must hold an active T5 Top Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required at the time of application

Equal Opportunity Statement

LHH and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.