Lead Systems Administrator

Areli • Champaign, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Own the end-to-end systems administration of SMS/E-SMS/BRED/VTIME across physical/virtual infrastructure and Azure Government Cloud, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+
• Demonstrated leadership in mixed on-prem/cloud DoD environments
• Strong documentation skills (SOPs, diagrams, POA&Ms) and familiarity with RMF/eMASS.
• Per Government contracting requirements, the candidate must be able to clearly speak, read, and write in the English language, be a US citizen, and pass and maintain a National Agency Check Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, performance tuning, and optimization for Windows/Linux servers and virtualized platforms across the enclave.
• Architect and administer Azure Gov resources (VMs, App Services, SQL) aligned to DISA, AR 25-2, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5.
• Direct patching and updates for servers, network devices, and VM infrastructure; enforce DoD IA standards and respond to IAVM, STIG, SCAP, ACAS, and CERT directives.
• Own backup and recovery strategy (full/differential/incremental cadence; off-site storage; restore testing with documented verification).
• Develop logical/physical network diagrams; maintain PPSM documentation; optimize connectivity across the enclave and BUILDER (SMS) customer community.
• Provide SME input for COOP planning; chair/participate in CCBs and enterprise architecture discussions.
• Lead SysOps workflows and ticketing (GitLab); oversee monthly reporting and change management processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed