COTS System Administrator — TS Clearance, Govt Deployments

E-Infosol Llc; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 187,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Certification bonuses

Job summary

E-INFOSOL LLC is seeking a COTS System Administrator in Washington, DC to support a production COTS physical access system. The Senior System Administrator will collaborate with the government Product Manager, provide technical direction, O&M support, and coordinate with the vendor.

Strong scripting, databases, and security accreditation experience are required. The role requires active Top-Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience.
• 7 years of experience understanding ports, protocols, firewalls, and network connectivity troubleshooting.
• 7 years of Windows and/or Linux server environments and virtual machine platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• 5 years of experience supporting COTS product deployments in government environments
• 7 years of scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation or integration tasks.
• 7 years of experience working knowledge of authentication and identity services, including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Broad technical experience across networking, servers, virtualization, identity management, and system integration.
• Solid understanding of system accreditation, compliance frameworks, or security assessment processes.
• Strong ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum and Kanban frameworks/methodologies.
• Experience with Atlassian tools to include Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Provide development and O&M support for a production system during core working hours and non-core working hours as needed to meet mission needs.
• Understand and assist with the installation, configuration, and validation of the COTS software product in test and production environments.
• Coordinate integration activities with cross‑functional teams, including networking, server/VM administrators, identity and access management, and application owners.
• Evaluate system requirements, dependencies, and integration points to ensure compatibility and operational readiness.
• Understand, communicate, support and coordinate support activities including networking, compute, and database components.
• Assist in preparing documentation required for system accreditation, compliance, and security assessments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout testing and deployment phases.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical considerations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Top-Secret Clearance

Windows/Linux Server

PowerShell/Python scripting

Networking/Firewalls/Ports

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft SQL Server

COTS Deployment

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Microsoft Graph

Job description

E-INFOSOL LLC is seeking a COTS System Administrator in Washington, DC to support a production COTS physical access system. The Senior System Administrator will collaborate with the government Product Manager, provide technical direction, O&M support, and coordinate with the vendor.

Strong scripting, databases, and security accreditation experience are required. The role requires active Top-Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of relevant experience.