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Job overview
MANTECH seeks a System Administrator in Laurel, Maryland, supporting the Enterprise Infrastructure Services organization and enterprise IT for national defense missions. The role administers Windows and VMware environments, supports enterprise systems and infrastructure, and resolves Tier II/III issues. It requires a technical bachelor’s degree, 20 years of relevant experience, an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph, and IAT Level II certification within 60 days of starting.
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Full job description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD. You will be part of a dedicated team delivering enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce that supports a wide range of national defense missions. This role directly supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization—the foundation of all Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) for MPO.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory (AD), and associated enterprise services.
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Administer VMware environments utilizing vCenter and ESXi, with a primary focus on user/account management, permissions, resource allocation, and baseline virtual machine (VM) troubleshooting.
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Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations of IT systems, client/server hardware, storage, and network devices.
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Assist with basic Linux operating system troubleshooting and support where integrated with enterprise environments.
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Support dispatch systems, hardware diagnostics, and problem resolution across enterprise infrastructure.
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Monitor system health, optimize system operations, and participate in capacity analysis and performance tuning.
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Analyze and resolve Tier II/III problems associated with server hardware, operating systems, applications, and enterprise software integration.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
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20 years’ experience as a System Engineer/System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
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Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering/Administration efforts is required.
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Proven hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, user account management, and group policy (GPO).
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Hands-on experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi
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Demonstrated experience with modern automation, configuration or monitoring tools such as Splunk, PowerShell or Ansible.
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IAT Level II certification (DoD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment; acceptable certifications include Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent enterprise Windows certification.
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VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
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Experience with enterprise storage platforms, particularly NetApp.
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Experience supporting cross-platform integration between Windows Active Directory and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
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Scripting capability (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automating routine administrative tasks and account workflows.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
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The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
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Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and engage in virtual communication.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
How this job compares
Set against the 682 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Maryland median$114–180K/yr57 salary ranges
- US median$30–46/hr48 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 97 open System Administrator jobs in Maryland and 682 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 530 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 193 of the 682 open System Administrator jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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