Senior Systems Administrator II
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior Systems Administrator
By Light Professional IT Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: McLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityLinuxServiceNowVMware
About the role
- Lead all aspects of system administration for the DCMA Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) SaaS environment, including installation, configuration, integration, and ongoing support of cloud-based application components and supporting infrastructure.
- Oversee management of all user accounts, permissions, access controls, and group policies in alignment with federal and DoD security and privacy requirements.
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, implementing strategies for load balancing, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and incident response to maximize uptime and operational continuity.
- Plan and implement software updates, security patches, and system enhancements, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, RMF, and NIST 800-53 Moderate control baselines.
- Coordinate with DevSecOps, software development, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure system configuration and to support troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
- Maintain and document system inventories, configurations, changes, and as-built documentation for government deliverables and audits.
- Conduct regular system health checks, vulnerability scans, and performance tuning, reporting findings and remediation actions to program leadership.
- Provide Tier II/III technical support for escalated service desk incidents, resolving end-user access, integration, or availability issues.
- Support integration efforts with enterprise platforms such as Autodesk, Maximo, and other DCMA/DoD applications as required.
- Participate in Agile team meetings, contribute technical input for planning, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a systems administrator supporting enterprise SaaS, cloud-based, or federal IT environments.
- Proven expertise in administration of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), virtualized environments, and SaaS application hosting/support.
- Experience with system patching, configuration management, performance monitoring, and backup/recovery in compliance with FedRAMP and DoD RMF guidelines.
- Strong understanding of network administration, active directory, identity management, and system security best practices.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving complex system and integration issues.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- (Preferred) Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- (Preferred) Experience supporting CAFM, asset management, or facilities management solutions within federal or DoD settings.
- (Preferred) Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, RMF/NIST compliance, and the development of system documentation and accreditation packages.
- (Preferred) Industry certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate; AWS Certified SysOps Administrator; CompTIA Server+, Security+, or Linux+; VMware Certified Professional (VCP); ITIL Foundation.
- (Preferred) Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility, federal records retention, and data protection requirements.
- (Preferred) Experience supporting system integration with enterprise applications (e.g., Autodesk, Maximo, ServiceNow).
- (Preferred) Demonstrated leadership or mentoring of junior systems administrators.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education & Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
system administrationcloud-based applicationsSaaSconfiguration managementperformance monitoringbackup/recoverytroubleshootingnetwork administrationidentity managementsystem security
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateAWS Certified SysOps AdministratorCompTIA Server+CompTIA Security+CompTIA Linux+VMware Certified Professional (VCP)ITIL Foundation