or apply directly on SMX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days SMX's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SMX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SMX
- moderate 33 stale, 19 reposted of 119 open
- Hiring momentum
- 210 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SMX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SMX.
About this role
The Windows System Administrator at SMX will work in a DoD environment, focusing on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows operating systems and VMware infrastructure. Daily responsibilities include monitoring system performance, managing user accounts, supporting cybersecurity compliance, and troubleshooting various system issues. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and is fully on-site.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SMX as an employer.
What you need
- Active Top Secret clearance
- US Citizenship
- 3+ years of relevant system administration or infrastructure experience
- Security+ CE certification
- Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments
- Experience administering VMware virtual infrastructure
Nice to have
- Experience with ACAS (Automated Cybersecurity Assessment System)
- Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Scripting and automation experience
- Experience with tools and technologies such as Ansible, GitLab, Bash, PowerShell, or similar automation/scripting solutions
What you get
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement
Worth weighing
- Position is 100% on-site
- No remote work options mentioned
- Clearance requirement may limit applicant pool
- Salary range provided is relatively broad
Summarised from SMX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SMX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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