System Administrator III

TSC • Silver Spring, MD

18d • Onsite

About The Position

FALCATA is seeking a full-time, on-site System Administrator to work as part of a team managing multiple information systems in accordance with Department of Defense and Risk Management Framework policies. The role supports an engineering team working on modeling, simulation, and other technologies for the U.S. government. The administrator maintains Linux-based systems, works with system owners to meet their needs, applies security hardening, manages infrastructure, and performs routine system maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or higher.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the field.
• Proficiency with network configurations and architecture.
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, DoD 8510.01, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in a small team environment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and experience racking servers.
• Current active Secret clearance.
• Willingness to hold a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing core network services, including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy (GPO).
• Experience patching systems in an air-gapped network.
• Experience with Ansible and a desire to expand knowledge.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, including Windows, and create and document solutions.
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer information systems utilizing Linux operating systems (RHEL).
• Communicate with Information System Owners (ISOs) to ensure systems meet their needs.
• Harden systems to meet DoD security policies.
• Provision, configure, and maintain physical servers, storage arrays (SAN/NAS), and virtualization hosts.
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and backups.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• May include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.
• 401k Plan.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Co-Sponsored Health Plan.
• Paid Leave.
• Comprehensive benefit package.

What This Job Offers

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