Systems Administrator- Washington, DC - Public Trust Clearance N

Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Washington, DC. Contract Length : 6 months, possibility to extend and / or convert to client FTE. Candidates must have a current Public Trust clearance (or held one within the past 6 months) to be considered for this role.

Job Description : Our client is looking for a Systems Administrator to support a large government program. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for administering and supporting Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), AdminStudio, and related automation scripting tasks. This role will involve deploying, managing, and maintaining software and patches, troubleshooting endpoint issues, and automating routine administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of MECM, application packaging, and script development to improve IT operations and ensure efficient endpoint management. This work is located onsite in the DC area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and administration of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for software deployment, patch management, operating system deployment (OSD), and endpoint configuration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve MECM client issues, deployment failures, and ensure client health.
• Develop and deploy software packages, updates, and patches through MECM to ensure endpoints are up-to-date and secure.
• Monitor and maintain MECM infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist in the use of AdminStudio for application packaging, testing, and deployment.
• Work with development and application teams to package software for deployment and ensure compatibility across different systems and environments.
• Ensure that application packages are properly tested, deployed, and maintained through AdminStudio.
• Write, test, and maintain PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as software installation, system configuration, and patch management.
• Improve system administration workflows by automating routine administrative tasks, reducing manual interventions, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain scripts for deployment automation, reporting, and system health checks.
• Work closely with IT security teams to ensure endpoints are fully patched and compliant with security standards.
• Monitor endpoint configurations and work with teams to remediate security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure endpoint systems are configured for security and efficiency, with proper controls in place to prevent unauthorized access or software.
• Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for endpoint issues related to MECM, AdminStudio, and other systems.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving endpoint performance issues, deployment failures, and software conflicts.
• Respond to escalations and work with other IT teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed documentation for MECM configurations, application packaging processes, and scripting solutions.
• Provide regular status reports on endpoint management activities, including software deployments, patching, and system health.

Qualifications

Desirable Skills

Employment Prerequisites : The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position : successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Estimated Min Rate : $39.08 Estimated Max Rate : $55.83