System Administrator (Mid or Senior)

Wood Consulting Services, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator (Mid or Senior) to manage a large, mission-critical network with distributed systems and air-gapped domains. You will work with Windows servers, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, and security tools to ensure secure, stable operations.

The role supports end-user and technical staff, coordinates patches and vulnerabilities, and collaborates with engineers and leadership on upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff.
• Proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic backup/restore functions.
• Experience with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.
• Experience with Red Hat and VMware.
• Solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Experience with Client and Server virtualization environments.
• Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• Strong information security principles and practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Install applications, administer systems and processes, and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure server and desktop configurations are optimized and running efficiently.
• Perform security management and application performance optimization.
• Administration/sustainment of a system providing a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Create and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management, and AD configurations.
• Identify and correct hardware and software issues.
• Respond to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems and develop re-work solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation of complex server/network environments for incident resolution.
• Communicate with users and external support regarding outages and upgrades; confer with management on resolutions.

Skills

End-user support

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Security management

Client/Server virtualization

Information security principles

Installation/configuration/troublesho​

Reimage hardware

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering/CS/Info Systems

Tools

SALT

Ansible

Splunk

Puppet

SolarWinds

Nessus

Red Hat

VMware

Windows Server 2019

Job description

Overview

System Administrator (Mid or Senior)

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$175,000 to $210,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Join WOOD Federal Solutions as a System Administrator supporting a large, complex, mission-critical network environment with geographically distributed systems and multiple isolated domains. This role is ideal for an experienced systems professional who enjoys solving difficult infrastructure problems, sustaining enterprise capabilities, and keeping critical systems secure, stable, and available.

You will support a dynamic technical environment that includes Windows servers, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, networking, security tools, and multiple air-gapped systems. The work includes building and maintaining server enclaves, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, supporting end users and technical teams, managing patches and vulnerabilities, and helping ensure systems continue to perform efficiently as operational requirements evolve.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, developers, testers, users, and program leadership while supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term system improvements. The ideal candidate is technically strong, adaptable, comfortable working across complex environments, and able to communicate clearly when resolving issues, planning upgrades, and supporting mission operations.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

The selected individual will be responsible for installing applications, administrating systems and processes, and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. She/he will be responsible for ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently. The selected individual will also perform security management and application performance optimization functions.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments,and active directory configurations.
• Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
• Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.).
• Must be proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Must have experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.
• Must have experience with/be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.
• Must have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.
• Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Must have experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.
• Must have experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• Must have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to support occasional day or short duration travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SQL Server.
• SALT and Python scripting experience.
• Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
• Experience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.
• Knowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.
• Knowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.
• Experience in documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About WOOD

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals, disciplined execution, and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise, reliability, collaboration, and accountability matter.

At WOOD, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance, continuous learning, and respect for the people doing the work.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

Why Join WOOD?

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments, training, certifications, and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence, accountability, and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas, improve how work gets done, and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.