Systems Administrator I (SA1)
Location: NIWC Pacific – San Diego, CA
Salary Range: $60,000 – $76,000
Certification Required: Security+
Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support enterprise IT systems at NIWC Pacific in San Diego. This position provides hands-on support for secure network environments, user account management, workstation configuration, and service desk operations across classified and unclassified systems.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, and network systems
Manage user accounts (Active Directory, LDAP, cloud platforms)
Provide service desk support via phone, email, chat, and walk-up
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues
Support endpoint management tools, Microsoft 365, Teams, VPN, and related applications
Ensure compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce (CWF) requirements
Assist with secure laboratory operations and documentation
Qualifications
Active Security+CE certification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred
Active Secret Security Clearance
Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
