System Administrator 807

Freedom Technology Solutions Group•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Freedom is seeking a System Administrator to support mission-critical enterprise applications and services across the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) portfolio. The role supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of enterprise corporate applications used across functions including acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, and logistics. The position is part of a fast-paced team providing implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems supporting critical enterprise applications. The role is eligible for a $25,000 welcome bonus for qualified candidates; bonus eligibility and payment terms apply. The System Administrator manages IT infrastructure and associated processes to help ensure enterprise applications and services are available, reliable, secure, and performant. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations and support for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure; Tier 1 and Tier 2 support; and administration of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems. The role also contributes to infrastructure modernization and changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, including work related to automation, DevOps, cloud technologies, and application modernization. The position requires an active security clearance with polygraph, in-depth Linux experience, and the ability to work core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Friday. Exceptions to the core hours will be considered case by case. The estimated annual salary range is $140,000–$180,000, with actual compensation depending on factors including location, education, skills, experience, competencies, contract affordability, and organizational needs.

Requirements

An active security clearance with polygraph.
A bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience as a system administrator on programs of similar scope and complexity; in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, fifteen years of experience is required.
In-depth Linux experience.
Familiarity with PowerShell and Bash scripting languages.
Experience with system hardening.
Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I.
Ability to work core hours of 10 AM–2 PM Monday through Friday; exceptions will be considered case by case.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation.
Experience supporting DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment processes.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience performing vulnerability remediation, security patching, and STIG implementation.
Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, RMF activities, and security compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems supporting critical enterprise applications.
Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes to ensure availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services.
Perform day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure.
Provide Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution.
Support escalation processes and communicate system status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders.
Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion.
Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning.
Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components and implement enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and development teams on infrastructure modernization, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions.
Contribute operational and technical input to assessments of systems and architectures and initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization.
Support planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable.
Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines.

Benefits

$25,000 welcome bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payment terms apply.
Flexible work environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Matching 401(k).
Fully paid medical coverage.
Generous paid time off, including paid site closure days.
Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Fully paid life and disability coverage.
Annual logo wear allowance.
Company-sponsored events, including game nights, holiday parties, summer parties, and happy hours.
Opportunities to grow and advance your career.