System Administrator

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

$140K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active security clearance with polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or 15 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • In-depth Linux experience is essential.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell and Bash scripting languages is preferred.
  • Experience with system hardening and compliance with ISSOs is required.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I is mandatory.
  • Availability to work core hours of 10AM-2PM, with flexibility on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

  • Manage IT system infrastructure for enterprise applications ensuring availability and reliability.
  • Provide day-to-day operations support, monitoring, and maintenance for servers and infrastructure.
  • Deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Communicate system status and issues to management and stakeholders for effective escalation.
  • Assist with hardware support activities and issue resolution processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures for system configurations.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment to enhance work-life balance.
  • Competitive benefits including matching 401k and fully paid medical coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including company closure days.
  • Paid training and tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent.
  • Company-sponsored social events to foster a team-oriented culture.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a System Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS supporting mission-critical enterprise applications and services across the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) portfolio. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more.
  • Work on a fast-paced team providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems supporting critical enterprise applications.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services.
  • Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution.
  • Support the escalation process and communicate system status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion.
  • Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning.
  • Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components while implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support infrastructure modernization efforts, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions that enhance system capabilities.
  • Participate in the assessment of existing systems and architectures, providing operational and technical input for initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization.
  • Support the planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable.
  • Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines.

Required Qualifications:
  • An active security clearance with polygraph.
  • A bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of experience as a system administrator on programs of similar scope and complexity is required. In lieu of a bachelor's degree fifteen (15) years of experience required.
  • In depth Linux experience.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell and Bash scripting languages.
  • Experience with system hardening.
  • Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required.
  • Must be able to work core hours of 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technology Stack of application(s) with which this role will interact:
  • AWS
  • Ansible
  • Docker
  • ElasticSearch
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • GitLab

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience supporting DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment processes.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience performing vulnerability remediation, security patching, and STIG implementation.
  • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, RMF activities, and security compliance initiatives.


The estimated salary range for this position is between $140,000-$180,000 (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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