DevOps System Administrator 695

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC seeks a DevOps Engineer / Cloud Platform Engineer to advance a modern AWS-based infrastructure across both unclassified and classified environments. The role emphasizes automation, scalability, and resilient systems, with responsibilities spanning cloud deployment, CI/CD, performance optimization, and security hardening.

The ideal candidate will bring DoD-related experience, AWS expertise, Linux/Windows administration, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher is required.
• BS in CS/IT/Engineering or related field with 5 years of sysadmin experience in DoD environment.
• Experience with AWS cloud, automation, and operational reliability.
• Experience patching Windows and Linux systems and implementing security hardening.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current system and plan enhancements.
• Provide production support for mission-critical systems.
• Troubleshoot and document problems and resolutions.
• Manage patches on Windows and Linux systems.
• Perform cloud deployment and management.
• Oversee CI/CD processes and deployments.
• Monitor performance and optimize systems.
• Provide infrastructure management for multiple networks.
• Maintain documentation and promote DevOps culture.

Skills

Troubleshooting

AWS

Linux administration

Security best practices

PKI management

IAT Level I certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus

UAM

CYBERGBUNNY

LATTEART

Kubernetes

Job description

We're looking for a passionate DevOps Engineer / Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team and help drive the evolution of a modern infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on automation, scalability, and building resilient systems using the latest technologies—especially within the AWS ecosystem.

As part of our DevOps team, you'll play a key role in transforming and operating mission-critical systems across both unclassified and classified environments, leveraging cloud-native architectures and best-in-class managed services. Responsibilities include:

• System analysis of the current system in use and developing plans for enhancements and improvements.
• Production support for mission critical systems and applications
• Troubleshooting and resolving errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Managing, evaluating, and installing patches on Windows and Linux systems
• Performing cloud deployment and management
• CI/CD management and deployment
• Performance assessment, monitoring and recommending performance enhancements
• Infrastructure management for multiple disconnected networks
• Continuous testing at various stages of the development cycle
• Writing and maintaining documentation
• Helping to implement a DevOps culture

The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of multiple servers in both unclassified and classified environments. The candidate will be responsible for implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability, security, and performance.

Required

• An active security clearance with polygraph.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) additional years of system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I required; IAT Level II certification desired.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and maintaining systems within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment, including supporting cloud-based infrastructure, automation, and operational reliability.
• Strong experience administering Linux-based servers, including system patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and implementation of security hardening best practices.
• Experience implementing and maintaining system security measures, with a current understanding of security best practices for cloud and enterprise environments.
• Experience managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates, including certificate renewal, replacement, and troubleshooting certificate-related issues.
• Experience supporting security and compliance tools, including Nessus, UAM, CYBORGBUNNY, and LATTEART.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve operational issues across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Desired

• Experience with ElasticSearch or other distributed search/analytic engines
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with ArgoCD

The estimated salary range for this position is between $165,000-$185,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual's education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What's in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy Extremely Competitive Compensation And Benefits

• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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