System Administrator III

TSC • Silver Spring, MD

9d • $103,000 - $147,000 • 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 information systems, communicates with system owners to ensure their needs are met, and hardens systems to comply with DoD security policies. The position also provisions, configures, and maintains physical servers, storage arrays, and virtualization hosts, and performs system maintenance, updates, and backups.

The expected salary range is $103,000–$147,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

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 troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for hardware and software.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, DoD 8510.01, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 that knowledge.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, including Windows, create solutions, and document them.
• 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

• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Co-sponsored health plan.
• Paid leave.
• Annual performance bonus; equity or incentive compensation may also be included.

What This Job Offers

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