E01-C07 Senior Systems Administrator

EXPANSIA•Hollywood, MD

2d•$100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

EXPANSIA is a service-disabled veteran-owned company that empowers organizations to be mission ready now with data, people, and ecosystems. As experts in continuous-delivery methods that drive digital adoption, we are dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and technology that benefit the warfighter. EXPANSIA specializes in integration, automation, and sustainment modernization through technology-enabled delivery models, digital engineering, and cloud-ready solutions. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Hollywood, MD Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator with demonstrated leadership capabilities and CIO-level responsibilities to support our DoD programs. This role requires a hands-on technical expert who can also provide strategic IT leadership, ensure compliance with government regulations, and guide the organizationâs IT direction in a classified and regulated environment. The proposed salary range for this position is $100,000 - $175,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)
Bachelorâs degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 15+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior systems administration and leadership roles.
Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and extensive experience.
Extensive experience supporting DoD or federal government contracting environments
Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, and storage
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance (RMF, NIST 800-53, CMMC)
Experience managing IT in classified environments
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, MCSE, or VMware
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations

Responsibilities

Provide CIO-level leadership, including IT strategy, planning, budgeting input, and technology roadmaps
Design, implement, and maintain secure on-prem and hybrid environments supporting classified and unclassified DoD systems
Ensure compliance with DoD, NIST, RMF, CMMC, DFARS, and cybersecurity requirements
Oversee system hardening, patching, vulnerability management, and incident response
Support classified systems, including air-gapped environments, secure facilities, and audit readiness
Establish, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and third-party service providers
Coordinate closely with program management, security, compliance, and executive leadership
Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and mission-critical outages
Oversee and manage the Managed Service Provider (MSP), ensuring service levels, security requirements, and contractual obligations are met while aligning MSP performance with DoD compliance and organizational IT strategy.