Junior System Administrator 783

Freedomconsulting; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Company events

Job summary

Freedomconsulting is seeking a Junior System Administrator to support mission-critical enterprise applications across the CMS portfolio on government contracts. You will provide Tier 1/2 help desk support, monitor systems, and assist in maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure high availability for thousands of users.

Responsibilities include configuring and administering Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, patch management, system hardening, and operating in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and one year of demonstrable experience, or four years additional experience in related hardware/software.
• Experience with Windows Servers, PKI certificates, and Windows IIS.
• Familiarity with MS SQL administration.
• Experience with system hardening and working with ISSOs for compliance.
• Ability to create and update technical documentation.
• Familiarity with AWS/C2S and agency tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support for client systems.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues to ensure availability and performance.
• Assist with hardware support, patching, and system hardening.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on modernization and automation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and baselines.

Skills

System administration

Tier 1/2 support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS SQL

Windows IIS

PKI certificates

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a Junior System Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS supporting mission-critical enterprise applications and services across the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) portfolio. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!

• Work on a fast-paced team providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems supporting critical enterprise applications.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services.
• Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Support the escalation process and communicate system status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning.
• Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components while implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support infrastructure modernization efforts, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions that enhance system capabilities.
• Participate in the assessment of existing systems and architectures, providing operational and technical input for initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization.
• Support the planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable.
• Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines.
• Windows
• AWS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of demonstrable experience is required. Four (4) years of additional technical experience on projects with similar hardware/software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TTOs, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Master's Degree in a technical field may substitute for two (2) years' experience.
• Experience with Windows Servers, PKI certificates, and Windows IIS
• Familiarity with MS SQL administration
• Experience with system hardening
• Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance
• Experience creating and updating technical documentation
• Familiarity with AWS/C2S and the Agency tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with IAVA patching
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000-$190,000 (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

Fully paid life and disability

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

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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