Systems Administrator (Desktop Support)

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Systems Administrator on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops technical solution for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture.
• Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.
• Provides troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.
• Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Applies advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Provides guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions.  
• Leads complex data/media recoverability following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies.
• Configures and maintains networked computer system, including hardware, system software, and applications.
• Conducts advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines.
• Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience. Established operational plans. Manages large projects with limited oversight form manager.  
• Strong written and verbal communication is imperative when dealing with technically minded employees and non-technical colleagues.
• Trains end-users on the proper use of hardware and software. May train large groups of end users.
• May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task leader (Not a people manager).

This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of years of experience and education.

• 5+ years of experience.

Required Certifications:

• Security+ or CASP.
• ITIL v4 Foundations.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Thin Client using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Technology
  • Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 11; Windows 10; Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
  • End User Hardware  
    • Thin Client, Thick Monitors, KVM’s, Printers, Plotters Print Server Configurations, VOIP phone,
  • Desktop Image Management
  • Home Directory and Profile Support Services
  • E-mail Support Services
  • Software Support Services
  • Experience and/or knowledgeable with; Windows 7; Windows 10; Win11 Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills (consistently document work completed).
• Strong time management skills and ability to work flexible schedules to meet job requirements.
• Ability to move and lift computers, printers, monitors, and other hardware.
• Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn from others to ensure team's success.
• Enthusiasm and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies.
• US Citizenship Required.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.