Pay: $47.00 - $65.80 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you a senior systems administrator who enjoys leading enterprise technology initiatives, optimizing complex infrastructure environments, and ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, reliable, and available?

PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to provide technical leadership for enterprise information systems and infrastructure supporting critical government missions. This role is ideal for an experienced IT professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, leading modernization efforts, implementing best practices, and mentoring technical teams.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in systems administration, enterprise infrastructure management, cloud computing, virtualization, cybersecurity, network administration, data center operations, infrastructure modernization, or technical leadership.

Job Overview

As a Lead Systems Administrator, you will serve as a senior systems administration professional responsible for the planning, implementation, administration, security, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise information systems and infrastructure. You will act as a subject matter expert, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and customers to support operational and organizational objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to lead enterprise technology initiatives, influence infrastructure strategies, and support high-visibility programs that directly impact mission success.

What You'll Do

• Lead the administration, maintenance, and support of enterprise information systems, servers, operating systems, and infrastructure components
• Develop and implement system administration strategies, standards, and best practices
• Monitor and evaluate system availability, performance, capacity, and security
• Plan and implement system upgrades, technology refreshes, migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Diagnose and resolve complex system, infrastructure, and operational issues
• Lead system installation, configuration, integration, and deployment activities
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations capabilities
• Implement and maintain security configurations, system hardening measures, and access control mechanisms
• Evaluate infrastructure requirements and recommend solutions that improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and system architecture information
• Coordinate with engineers, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to support system lifecycle activities
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, organizational policies, cybersecurity standards, and industry best practices
• Investigate major incidents, outages, and service disruptions and lead resolution efforts
• Prepare technical recommendations, reports, briefings, and status updates for management and customers
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to systems administrators and technical personnel

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Ten (10) years of experience in systems administration, network administration, information technology support, infrastructure administration, or a related technical field
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration principles, practices, and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of server, storage, virtualization, and operating system technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure design, implementation, and support
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, access control management, and system hardening practices
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and continuity planning processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues
• Ability to evaluate system performance and develop recommendations for improvement
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Ability to lead technical efforts and coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support mission-critical operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Experience

• Advanced technical training in systems administration, cloud computing, virtualization, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience administering large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization and technology refresh initiatives
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability environments
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring systems administration personnel

Work Environment

• Professional office and technical work environments
• Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed
• Regular use of enterprise technologies, infrastructure management tools, and communication systems
• Frequent collaboration with customers, leadership, engineers, developers, and cybersecurity professionals

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Apply Today

If you're an experienced systems administrator looking to lead enterprise technology initiatives, support mission-critical infrastructure, and drive innovation across complex environments, we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help deliver the secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions that power mission success.