System Administrator III

Technology Service Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co‑Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA is seeking a full-time, on-site System Administrator to manage DoD/RMF-compliant information systems. You will work with an engineering team on modeling, simulation and critical missions, ensuring Linux-based systems meet security and operational requirements.

Responsibilities include configuring Linux servers, hardening against DoD policies, and maintaining server/storage infrastructure while collaborating with IS Owners and a small team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years in the field or equivalent.
• Proficiency with network configurations and architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving for hardware and software.
• Knowledge of RMF, DoD 8510.01, STIGs.
• Good verbal and written communication; ability to work independently or in a small team.
• Ability to lift 40 lb and rack servers.
• Current Active Secret Clearance; willingness to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux (RHEL) information systems.
• Coordinate with IS Owners to ensure systems meet needs.
• Harden systems to meet DoD security policies.
• Provision, configure, and maintain physical servers, storage (SAN/NAS), and virtualization hosts.
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and backups.

Skills

DoD RMF knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Security clearance

Physical work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

RHEL

Ansible

AD/GPO

Job description

FALCATA is seeking a full-time, on-site System Administrator (SA) to work as part of a team managing multiple Information Systems (IS) in accordance with DoD/Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies. This position is ideal for a passionate IT professional who wants to support an engineering team working on cutting-edge modeling, simulation and other technologies supporting critical US government missions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain computer information systems utilizing Linux operating systems (RHEL)
• Communicate with IS Owners (ISO) to ensure systems meet their needs
• Harden systems to meet DoD security policies
• Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining physical servers, storage arrays, (SAN/NAS), and virtualization hosts
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and backups

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or better
• 5+ years working in the field
• Proficiency with Network Configurations and architecture
• Strong trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving skills for both hardware and software
• Knowledgeable of the Risk Management Framework, DoD 8510.01, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a small team environment
• Ability to lift 40lb, experience racking servers
• Current Active Secret Clearance
• Willing to hold a Top Secret clearance

Desirable:

• Experience managing core network services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy (GPO)
• Patching systems in an air‑gapped network
• Experience with Ansible with a desire to expand knowledge
• Willing to learn new technologies (including Windows), create solutions, and document them
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting
• Top Secret clearance

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $103k-147k year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

FALCATA Benefits:

• 401k Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Co‑Sponsored Health Plan
• Paid Leave
• and much more

Employment at FALCATA is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

FALCATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee‑owned company that has been providing high‑quality technical services and solutions for our customers’ for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes providing; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!