Senior System Administrator

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

$190K — $240K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience as a systems administrator in similar programs and contracts
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I
  • Expertise in maintaining various versions of Windows Server
  • Experience with Linux server administration
  • Knowledge of IAVA patching and reporting
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across computer systems and software

Responsibilities

  • Perform IAVA patching and reporting across enterprise systems
  • Administer Windows and Linux server environments in a hybrid infrastructure
  • Provide operational support for on-premise and cloud-hosted IT systems
  • Execute software maintenance and upgrades for Windows and Linux systems
  • Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects and PowerShell scripts
  • Utilize AWS services for automating deployments and managing cloud infrastructure
  • Support infrastructure as code initiatives with Ansible and Terraform

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to innovative technologies
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work-life balance commitment
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Generous PTO and paid site closure days
  • Paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Fully covered life and disability insurance
  • Company-sponsored social events
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior System Administrator to join one of our Prime Contracts supporting the Government's Corporate Management Services (CMS) organization. In this role, you will help design, modernize, secure, and sustain the enterprise applications and platforms that keep the organization operating every day. Working alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, user experience, and enterprise platforms, you'll help modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, integrate commercial technologies, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform IAVA patching and reporting across enterprise systems.
  • Maintain and administer Windows Server (various versions) and Linux server environments in a hybrid infrastructure.
  • Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for IT systems, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments.
  • Execute patching, software maintenance, and upgrades for Linux and Windows systems.
  • Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and perform PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks.
  • Utilize AWS services, including EC2, Lambda functions, CloudFormation, and Cloud-native scripting to automate deployments and manage cloud infrastructure.
  • Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for automation, configuration management, and provisioning.
  • Develop and maintain system scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve system reliability.

Required Qualifications:
  • Fifteen (15) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required as specified in the individual TTOs
  • Proficiency with maintaining various versions of Windows Server including hardening, patching, upgrading and disk management.
  • Linux server experience including patching and software maintenance.
  • Experience with IAVA patching and reporting
  • Experience in maintaining and upgrades various types of installed software
  • Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting of computer systems and software
  • Must be able to work during core hours of M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Desired Qualifications:
  • D 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting language

Technology sack of applications with which this role will interact:
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • AWS (EC2, Lamda functions, Cloud formation, Cloud native-scripting)
  • PHP
  • .NET
  • C#
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle

The estimated salary range for this position is between $190,000-$240,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual's education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What's in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

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