System Administrator SME Top Secret clearance

Edgewater Federal Solutions; Clarksburg (WV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled System Administrator SME to support mission-critical systems in a remote capacity. This role involves ensuring the security and reliability of complex enterprise environments while collaborating with agile teams to implement modern solutions. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance and extensive experience with Linux, Windows Server, and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee empowerment and exceptional service, where your contributions will have a significant impact on federal IT operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with enterprise network administration tools.
• Expert knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based systems.
• Diagnose advanced system issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Linux Operating Systems

Windows Server Management

AWS Cloud Technologies

Azure Cloud Platforms

Network Security

Agile Methodologies

Shell Scripting

Active Directory

Tools

Enterprise Network Administration Tools

Job description

Job Description

REMOTE

Only applicants with a Top Secret clearance will be considered.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a highly experienced System Administrator (SME) to support mission-critical systems for a federal law enforcement customer. This remote role, based out of Clarksburg, WV, offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of federal IT operations, ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of complex enterprise environments.

As a System Administrator SME, you will serve as a technical authority responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based systems. Your role will encompass diagnosing advanced system issues, optimizing performance, forecasting future infrastructure needs, and guiding a range of system-level security initiatives. You’ll collaborate with agile teams and customer stakeholders to implement modern solutions that align with strategic goals and compliance requirements. To be considered for this position, candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance.

The Systems Administrator (SME) shall possess the following qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum of five years of experience with enterprise network administration tools.
• Possess extensive understanding of specific operating systems, hardware, network protocols, security measures, and cloud technologies relevant to their organization.
• Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems, including system configuration, shell scripting, and package management.
• Advanced expertise in managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and related technologies.
• Deep understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including cloud security and resource management.
• Expertise in network infrastructure, routing protocols, firewalls, and network security.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.

Company Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.