System Administrator (Mid or Senior)

WOOD Federal Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

7d • $175,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WOOD Federal Solutions is hiring a mid- or senior-level System Administrator to support a large, complex, mission-critical network environment with geographically distributed systems and multiple isolated domains. The role supports Windows servers, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, networking, security tools, and air-gapped systems. Work includes building and maintaining server enclaves, troubleshooting hardware and software, supporting users and technical teams, managing patches and vulnerabilities, and helping ensure systems remain secure, stable, available, and efficient as operational requirements evolve.

The System Administrator works with engineers, developers, testers, users, and program leadership on day-to-day operations and longer-term system improvements. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph. It is full-time, day shift, onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with no telework. The listed salary range is $175,000–$210,000 per year; starting salary depends on minimum education and experience and may increase based on education and/or experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff such as developers, testers, and engineers.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with software and hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.
• Experience with or familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Red Hat and VMware.
• Solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Experience with both client and server virtualization environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• Solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to support occasional day or short-duration travel.
• U.S. citizenship.
• TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SQL Server.
• SALT and Python scripting experience.
• Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment or on an Agile team.
• Knowledge of PKI systems that use HSMs to validate keys and NTP for synchronization.
• Knowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.
• Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.

Responsibilities

• Install applications, administer systems and processes, and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure server and desktop configurations are optimized and operate continuously and efficiently.
• Perform security management and application performance optimization.
• Administer and sustain a system providing a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Create and maintain complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, certificate renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and Active Directory configurations.
• Identify and correct hardware and software issues.
• Respond to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and develop rework solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation of complex server and network environments for incident resolution.
• Communicate with users and external support personnel about system outages and upgrades, and confer with upper management about recommended resolution options.
• Support end users and technical staff, including developers, testers, and engineers.
• Support occasional day or short-duration travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Training, certifications, and continued professional growth opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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