Secret System Admin Nightwatch

Insight Global is looking for a Systems Admin to join one of our clients in Virginia Beach, VA. The System Administrator - Nightwatch ensures the administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity defense of all client and server infrastructure. This is an overnight/night watch role, providing 24×7 coverage to support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications. You’ll own overnight operations, deploying, monitoring, and hardening Windows and Linux systems that power enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications demanding strong independent initiative during off-hours and seamless coordination with daytime teams to maintain mission-critical operations. This position follows a Panama shift schedule (6 PM–6 AM), rotating long and short weeks to provide continuous coverage.

Why This Role Matters
• Ensures continuous availability and security of client infrastructure during off-hours.
• Rapidly detects and resolves overnight incidents, minimizing downtime for training exercises.
• Sustains DoD cybersecurity compliance (STIGs) around the clock, protecting sensitive data.
• Bridges the operational handoff between night and day shifts, preserving institutional knowledge and readiness.
What you will do
• Administer and secure Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP) in an overnight operational posture
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DHCP reservations, patching, and system configurations for Windows and Linux endpoints
• Monitor server and workstation health, performance, and security during night hours; perform on-the-fly troubleshooting and escalation
• Deploy, configure, and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and VDI solutions after hours
• Harden operating systems per DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply emergency security patches
• Produce and update technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for night-watch operations
• Coordinate closely with daytime shift teams to ensure seamless transition and knowledge transfer
• Provide timely customer communication and status updates for all overnight service tickets
Compensation: $38/hr to 40/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start day 1 of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in a related field (no experience required) or High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Active secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Hands-on experience with Windows 10 and RHEL 7/8 desktop operating systems
• Familiarity with VDI protocols (PCoIP, Blast) and VDI troubleshooting

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Microsoft Certified: MCSA or MCSE; CompTIA Linux+; or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Proven track record of patch management for Microsoft servers and workstations
• Experience deploying and managing VMware vSphere, Horizon View, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills tailored to off-hours operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer-focused mindset

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.