Systems Administrator

Exequt•Maryland City, MD

14h

About The Position

ExeQut is a leader in consulting, delivering customized solutions and systems integration for enterprise applications, data & AI platforms, identity access and management, cybersecurity, and software development. We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and addressing core business challenges through a structured, agile development process. Our clients include federal civilian agencies, commercial enterprises in healthcare IT and financial services, and state/local government entities seeking complex technology solutions that deliver real impact. Partnering with clients from ideation to deployment, we ensure our solutions deliver long-term value and streamline the user experience. Role Overview The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of NLM's server infrastructure, computing systems, and network environments. This role ensures system availability, performance, and security in compliance with FISMA and NIH policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum 4–6 years of systems administration experience in a federal or enterprise environment.
Expert-level Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and IAM administration.
Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and NIH security requirements.
Experience with firewall management, VPN, and intrusion detection systems.
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable).
Experience with ticketing systems (JIRA, ServiceNow).
Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.

Nice To Haves

Security+ or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers and operating systems.
Set up and administer user accounts, disk quotas, permissions, and access controls.
Monitor system performance and availability; identify and resolve performance issues.
Track and manage problem reports using JIRA and ServiceNow ticketing systems.
Create and maintain technical documentation using Confluence Wiki.
Provide customer service and technical support to internal and external staff in plain language.
Support secure remote access to cloud computing, storage, and service platforms.
Administer distributed computing systems including batch queuing software.
Implement and maintain FISMA-compliant security practices: firewalls, intrusion detection systems, secure computing environments, disaster recovery.
Provide security management to identify and resolve vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux systems.
Conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments and ensure resolution within prescribed timelines.
Support cloud computing infrastructure for production web services, HPC, and high-throughput processing.
Assist in implementation of computer security practices including Government FISMA policies.
Manage on-boarding/off-boarding of system users; maintain system access rosters.
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance activities.