System Administrator / Developer

MKS2 Technologies • Golden, CO

13h • $89,000 - $116,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator / Developer to provide enterprise sustainment and modernization support for the VA National Acquisition Center Contract Management (NAC CM) system . This role supports front‑end applications, hosted environments, and modernization initiatives while ensuring system stability, security, and compliance with federal IT standards. The ideal candidate brings a blend of system administration expertise and application development experience, with the ability to troubleshoot complex environments and support ongoing enhancement efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of system administration and application development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Operating System Certification (Windows or Linux)
• .NET or Java Certification
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting enterprise or federal IT environments
• Strong understanding of IIS, server hardening, and secure configuration baselines
• Familiarity with automation tools, scripting, and CI/CD concepts
• Ability to troubleshoot multi‑tier applications and integration points
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure Windows and Linux servers supporting NAC CM operations
• Manage and sustain IIS‑hosted application environments
• Perform system patching, certificate renewals, and security updates
• Support Excel tool modernization (2021 → 2024 compatibility upgrades)
• Troubleshoot and resolve TEST/PROD environment discrepancies
• Monitor automated jobs and rerun failed processes as needed
• Support cloud migration planning and execution (if directed)
• Implement secure configurations aligned with federal cybersecurity standards
• Provide tiered help desk support following the established incident priority matrix

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level