Systems Administrator, Mid

ASM Research

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About The Position

The Systems Administrator, Mid administers enterprise systems hosting
applications and services that support mission‑critical operations, balancing
day‑to‑day support with small design and improvement projects. The role focuses
on server builds, maintenance, virtualization, troubleshooting, and security
controls in a secure federal environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4–7 years of systems administration experience in enterprise or government settings.
• Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms, monitoring, and backup technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to infrastructure design or modernization efforts such as new clusters, storage integrations, or cloud extensions.
• Background mentoring junior administrators and participating in on‑call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows or Linux server environments, including system builds, patching, performance tuning, and backup operations.
• Troubleshoot end‑to‑end issues involving operating systems, network connectivity, and application dependencies using logs and monitoring tools.
• Maintain virtualization platforms, including virtual machine provisioning, resource allocation, and template management.
• Use scripting or automation tools to streamline routine administration tasks and configuration changes.
• Implement and monitor security controls such as hardening baselines, access controls, and audit logging.
• Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and participate in upgrades, new deployments, and automation initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees