Senior Systems Administrator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services provider is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Austin, Texas to support technical initiatives for a large Federal agency. The role requires significant experience managing Relativity databases, consulting with case managers, and leading technical teams. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include overseeing project tasks, ensuring compliance with policies, and conducting user training sessions. The environment promotes professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with developing Relativity archives and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage archiving of Relativity databases and ensure compliance with policies.
• Consult with various stakeholders on system requirements.
• Supervise technical team and ensure quality of deliverables.

Skills

Relativity management

Technical support

Communication skills

Team leadership

System design

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science or information management

Tools

Relativity software

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time, Senior-level

Department

Legal/IT

Overview

CGS is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team supporting a wide-ranging technical support initiative for a large Federal agency. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. At CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Manage archiving of Relativity databases, developing, managing and documenting a workflow process to identify, archive, and delete materials according to policy and NARA instructions.
• Report to Contractor IT Manager, Systems Manager, or Lead Project Manager.
• Consult with COR, Government Case Managers, and trial attorneys on system requirements and proposed technical approach to IT needs.
• Determine system and project requirements based on consultations.
• Design entire system to meet those requirements.
• On smaller projects, perform full range of technical support, including program validations and testing.
• Performs systems evaluations.
• Make presentations of findings, recommendations, and specifications in formal reports and oral presentations.
• Consult with COR regarding task orders, scheduling of work, personnel assignments, priorities, and progress reporting; develop cost estimates for work under task orders.
• Report on contract and task‑order progress.
• Direct and supervise personnel assigned to perform on‑task orders, ensuring conformance to work standards and that the technical design conforms to functional requirements.
• Ensure successful completion of work, timeliness of deliverables, and quality control.
• Prepare system/technical documentation.
• Work under the configuration management plan.
• Perform and supervise the technical aspects of the tasks.
• Organize and conduct user training sessions on systems developed.
• Prepare training material and manuals on systems developed.

Qualifications

• Significant Relativity experience, including creation of ARM(s) (Archive/Restore/Move).
• Ability to create and refine Relativity ARM workflows and SOPs.
• Substantial, hands‑on, successful experience with the systems being used, usually at least five years. Other systems environments may require specific skills.
• Broad knowledge of the Government’s IT environments, including office automation networks, PC and server‑based databases and applications.
• Experience in a litigation support environment is extremely helpful. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Supervisory experience is very strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead a technical team and give it direction; demonstrated ability to analyze attorneys’ needs and design and implement a comprehensive system solution responsive to those needs.
• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred, preferably in computer science or information management/technology disciplines.
• Must be able to obtain favorably adjudicated Public Trust Clearance.

Ideally, You Will Have

• Relativity Certified Administrator or Relativity Infrastructure Specialist Certificate.

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

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