Junior Systems Analyst - GovTech Career at Aretum

Aretum; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training & development

Veteran support

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Analyst to support content management and systems engineering across Linux environments and federal client needs. This remote role emphasizes tier 1/2 support, CMS administration, and SLA adherence in a government contracting context.

The position is contingent on contract award and clearance requirements; salary ranges reflect Junior to mid-level expectations in the U.S. market. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 2 years overall experience.
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Responsibilities

• Respond to and troubleshoot user experience issues; support user questions

Skills

Web development

Linux administration

SLA knowledge

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMS (Drupal/WordPress/OpenText)

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Junior Systems Analyst - GovTech Career at Aretum — Remote

This Junior Systems Analyst role at Aretum sits at the crossroads of web administration, Linux systems, and federal IT support — a niche that offers solid foundational career growth in the government contracting space.

Compensation context: The $65,000–$90,000 range is reasonable for a junior-to-mid level systems analyst in the U.S. federal contracting market. Junior analysts in this sector typically earn $55,000–$80,000, so the top end suggests room for experienced candidates to negotiate well.

• Enterprise CMS administration (Drupal, WordPress, OpenText) — in-demand across both public and private sectors
• Linux system administration — foundational for cloud and DevOps career pivots
• Federal IT compliance and CUI handling — valuable for long-term GovTech careers
• Tiered support (T1/T2) and SLA management — transferable to ITSM roles

Green flags: Remote work, explicit training & development benefit, support for veterans, and a structured compensation range signal a reasonably employee-friendly culture. Aretum appears to be a mid-size GovTech firm with growth ambitions.

Red flags to watch: This is a contingent position — employment only begins if Aretum wins the contract. This introduces uncertainty around start date and job security. After-hours support duties and the absence of an explicit PTO quantity are worth clarifying in interviews. The role is also entry-to-junior level, so upward mobility depends heavily on contract scope and company growth.

Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Analyst to support our content management and systems engineering efforts across multiple IT environments. This remote role is ideal for professionals with hands‑on experience in supporting enterprise content management systems (CMS) like Drupal, WordPress, and OpenText. Most of our systems are hosted on Linux platforms, and many have database backends. The ideal candidate has experience as a Systems Analyst or Web Master and understands service desk-type environments and tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 support, as well as meeting SLA requirements.

This remote position primarily provides tier 1 and tier 2 software and application support for web-based systems tailored to our federal client's needs. We strive to provide high-quality and unparalleled user support, user management, and customer service. This role may require after-hours system support and testing.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and troubleshoot user experience issues; support user questions
• Enhance and maintain existing web-based applications, systems, and websites
• Help administer and maintain the web system and infrastructure
• Perform other short-term and long-term tasks and duties as assigned by management
• Test software for responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software as required
• Monitor system uptime, performance, and health
• Create, implement, and validate security and data protection settings
• Draft/update technical documentation
• Attend and participate in client meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of overall experience
• At least 1 year in web development, application administration, or Linux administration
• Understanding of service desk-type environments and SLA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Linux administration
• Experience supporting enterprise content management systems (CMS)
• Experience supporting databases
• Experience with productivity systems like GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins
• Experience with business systems and automation

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit‑based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

• Salary Range: $65,000–$90,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Is this position truly remote or will I need to report to an office? The position is listed as fully remote. However, occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required for client meetings, team events, or training sessions, and will be communicated in advance. What does it mean that this is a 'contingent position'? Employment is conditional on Aretum successfully winning the associated federal contract. You may go through the hiring process but won't begin work until the contract is awarded and any required background investigation is completed. What is the salary range for this role? The annual salary range is $65,000 to $90,000. Final compensation depends on education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements. What security clearance or background check is required? This role requires Public Trust eligibility — specifically the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination from the relevant federal agency. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time. Will I need to work outside of regular business hours? Yes, the role may require after-hours system support and testing as needed. The extent of this will depend on client needs and project requirements.