Senior Systems Administrator

IT Coalition

Senior Systems Administrator responsible for system implementation for DOJ’s complex litigation mission. Working remotely for ITC Federal on the anticipated MEGA 6 automated litigation support program.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works with other senior level Contractor technical staff, including Systems Engineers and Technical Analysts, to ensure that the system as designed and implemented meets the overall system objectives
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of IT systems and facilities set up by the Government to provide automated litigation support IT resources to specific cases
May be responsible for establishing systems and facilities
For existing systems and facilities, responsible for keeping the systems running; monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing system performance, including making recommendations for improving performance; performing scheduled system backups; assigning user IDs and passwords; allocating and tracking disk space; providing consulting support and advice to, and coordinating with IT users responsible for specific applications/databases on the servers; identifying and ordering needed supplies, hardware, software and accessories; and performing hardware and software upgrades
Implements and enforces system, facility, and data security measures, including resources and procedures for disaster recovery
Administers not only hardware and operating system software, but also database and other applications software
Coordinates with the COR and DOJ technical staff on all these issues, and coordinates with the DOJ office automation network administration staff on issues having to do with the network itself
Supervises and manages subordinate staff
Reports on progress
Develops tools for system-wide use in developing applications; prepares system documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start (candidates are not required to be cleared at the time of application)
Authorized to work in the United States
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
At least five years of hands-on, directly applicable experience actually doing the work of implementing the kinds of systems being set up - e.g., UNIX, Windows, Network Storage Solutions, etc.
Must have actually have done the work of designing, obtaining equipment and software, installing, integrating, testing, etc., in the environment required
Must have experience with large systems with a complex mix of operating systems and functions
Must have a good understanding of the specific applications and application software, e.g., Oracle, Relativity or other web hosting platforms, etc.
CNE certification highly desirable
At least one year of experience setting up large scale database management applications, using the applicable database management software
Experience in storage technology planning, performance capacity planning and modeling, applications planning, human factors issues, distributed processing, and business process analysis
Requires in-depth knowledge of the Government's IT environments, including office automation networks and PC and server based databases and applications
Requires in-depth knowledge of the Government's security requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
11 Paid Federal Holidays
3 weeks’ Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

UNIXWindowsNetwork Storage SolutionsOracleRelativitydatabase management applicationssystem performance optimizationdisaster recoveryhardware upgradessoftware upgrades

Soft Skills

communication skillssupervisionmanagementconsulting supportcoordinationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsreportingremote work adaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CNE certificationU.S. Government Public Trust clearance