System Administrator

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: System Administrator
Location: Gaithersburg MD
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS) with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph

Primary Responsibilities

Lead system administration for Linux and Windows-based systems in secure mission-critical environments
Architect and manage server storage and virtualization infrastructure (VMware KVM)
Perform OS installation configuration hardening and patching in compliance with DoD STIGs and agency policies
Monitor and optimize system performance; conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex issues
Design and support backup disaster recovery (DR) and continuity of operations (COOP) strategies
Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Ansible PowerShell Bash)
Maintain system documentation configuration baselines and support CM/RM processes
Lead deployment of system enhancements and modernization initiatives (Chinook program)
Collaborate with cybersecurity networking and software teams to ensure compliance and performance
Participate in security audits incident response and operational readiness
Provide Tier 2/3 support including troubleshooting escalated issues and minimizing downtime

Basic Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship (required per contract)
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors 8 12 years of relevant experience OR
- Masters 6 10 years of relevant experience
- Additional experience may substitute for a degree
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g. Security CE CASP CISSP)

Technical Skills

Cloud platforms: AWS GovCloud Azure Government hybrid environments
OS administration: Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server
Virtualization: VMware KVM
Scripting/Automation: Ansible Bash PowerShell Python
Security & Compliance:
- STIGs system hardening
- ACAS scans
- RMF processes
Strong understanding of:
- Enterprise networking
- Identity & access management (IAM)
- Storage systems

Core Competencies

Advanced troubleshooting and documentation
Ability to lead projects independently
Experience supporting DoD or IC classified environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting GEOINT or similar mission areas
Familiarity with DevOps tools and pipelines (Git Jenkins Docker)
Knowledge of:
- Enterprise backup solutions
- DNS DHCP
- Active Directory
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Job Title: System Administrator Location: Gaithersburg MD Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS) with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph Primary Responsibilities Lead system administration for Linux and Windows-based systems in secure mission-critical environments Architect and manage se...