Job Description
Are you seeking a stable career with a top-tier federal contractor? We are currently looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator to support a critical government agency in Washington, DC.
This is a full-time opportunity offering exceptional benefits, job security, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure. You will be the technical lead for our server environment, ensuring high availability and strict compliance with federal security standards.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, long-term contract with a leading government contractor.
- Opportunity to obtain or maintain a security clearance.
- Career growth within a large-scale technical organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the organization's server infrastructure, including Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Implement and monitor network security protocols to protect sensitive government data and ensure compliance with NIST standards.
- Perform system audits, capacity planning, and performance tuning to optimize system efficiency.
- Provide advanced technical troubleshooting and support for end-users and internal departments.
- Document network architecture, configuration changes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deploy software updates, patches, and hardware upgrades.
- Ensure 24/7 system availability through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in systems administration, networking, or IT support.
- Certification: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent advanced security certification.
- Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, virtualization (VMware), and cloud services (AWS/Azure).
- Experience with ITIL frameworks and federal compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation.