System Administrator / It Lead

Atropos

Arlington, VA, US
Base: $140,000 to $190,000 usd; bonus/equity: high...
On-site
7+ years systems administration experience
Microsoft 365 commercial and gcc-high environments
Nist 800-171 control implementation
The company is a national-security focused startup seeking a System Administrator to shape IT operations from the ground up

Job Summary

  • The company is a national-security focused startup seeking a System Administrator to shape IT operations from the ground up.
  • The role involves managing Microsoft 365 environments and maintaining CMMC Level 2 posture while collaborating with security teams.
  • Candidates receive significant equity, platinum healthcare benefits, and unlimited PTO with a minimum of 15 days enforced.

Matching Summary

The company is a national-security focused startup seeking a System Administrator to shape IT operations from the ground up.

Salary

Base: $140,000 to $190,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Platinum healthcare, unlimited PTO, 6% 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years systems administration experience
  • Microsoft 365 commercial and GCC-High environments
  • NIST 800-171 control implementation
  • Configuration management across Windows and Linux
  • MSP coordination and vendor accountability

Nice-to-have

  • GCC-High environment experience
  • Multi-cloud AWS and Microsoft experience
  • Scripting automation with PowerShell or Python
  • Segregated OT and manufacturing environment experience
  • Interest in building and leading an IT team

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of systems administration experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Hands-on NIST 800-171 technical implementation
  • Experience managing or coordinating with an MSP

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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