Systems Administrator

About the role

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the USMTM CITS contract in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position is responsible for operating and maintaining Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backup, and other core infrastructure services in both classified and unclassified environments.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server systems and approved enterprise applications.
• Administer Active Directory, including OUs, security groups, Group Policy, account provisioning, privileged and service accounts.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, file/print services, web services, certificates, and directory synchronization.
• Support Microsoft, database, SharePoint, backup, print, Active Roles, ticketing, and other CCB‑approved servers.
• Maintain VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, or other approved virtualization platforms and virtual machines.
• Monitor server health, event logs, storage capacity, performance, and availability.
• Perform hardware maintenance, OS updates, firmware upgrades, security patches, and hot fixes.
• Administer backup, archive, restoration, SAN/NAS, disaster‑recovery testing and continuity procedures.
• Implement DISA STIG settings, configuration baselines, SCAP findings, vulnerability remediation, and RMF/eMASS support.
• Assist cybersecurity incident response, log review, account investigation, system isolation, and remediation.
• Provide Tier II/III support and coordinate with network, cybersecurity, desktop, SharePoint, and application owners.

Required profile

• Active, in‑scope US Government Secret clearance.
• US citizenship.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible systems administration experience.
• DoD 8140 qualification for Work Role 451 Systems Administrator, proficiency level Intermediate (via education, military training, certifications, or combination).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent relevant education.

Required skills

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• DNS and DHCP
• VMware vSphere
• Microsoft Hyper‑V
• Virtualization platforms
• SAN/NAS storage
• Backup and recovery solutions
• DISA STIG implementation
• SCAP, RMF, eMASS
• Cybersecurity incident response
• Ticketing systems
• SharePoint
• Microsoft SQL Server (database support)
• Active Roles