System Administrator with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking an elite System Administrator to serve as the technical authority for the design, development, and deployment of a mission-critical web-based internal tool. You will work within the Sponsor’s classified AWS environment (C2S/C2E), driving secure architecture, SecDevOps practices, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, extensive AWS/IC systems experience, and strong collaboration with Compliance, Legal, and PMs to ensure proper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/CE/IS with 3+ years in IT systems administration or related.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• 2+ years’ experience administering Sponsor Systems.
• 3+ years’ experience building on classified IC systems.
• 4+ years in AWS (C2S/C2E) cloud environments and compliance.
• Experience with SecDevOps tools including CI/CD, repos and testing.
• Proficient in OO programming, databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (AWS, Splunk, Elastic).
• AWS certification or equivalent cloud certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy the web-based internal tool in the Sponsor’s classified AWS environment.
• Drive resilient, compliant architecture aligned with Sponsor and federal requirements.
• Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and lead QA across the team.
• Integrate APIs, relational and NoSQL data solutions to support non-technical users.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and PMs to meet A&A and regulatory expectations.
• Translate complex operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Improve system reliability, monitoring, and automation using SIEM/monitoring tools.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

AWS (C2S/C2E)

SecDevOps

CI/CD

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

Containerization

Monitoring & logs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/CE/IS

High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Splunk

Elasticsearch

Git

Docker

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology‑agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology to support its mission. We are seeking an elite System Administrator to serve as the technical authority for the design, development, and deployment of a mission‑critical web‑based internal tool. This role demands deep expertise in architecting and engineering secure, scalable applications within the Sponsor’s classified AWS environment (C2S/C2E). The Lead will be responsible for driving application architecture, implementing robust SecDevOps practices, and ensuring all technical solutions meet stringent Sponsor and federal regulatory requirements. This is a crucial position that bridges technical execution with compliance and program management needs.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Deployment: Lead the complete lifecycle—design, development, and deployment—of the web-based tool utilizing AWS cloud services within the Sponsor's classified systems.
• Architecture & Compliance: Drive and implement a highly resilient and compliant application architecture, ensuring alignment with all Sponsor and federal regulatory requirements.
• Code Quality Assurance: Oversee and enforce stringent coding standards, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and lead Quality Assurance (QA) practices across the development team.
• Integration & Data Management: Drive the integration of necessary services, including APIs, relational databases, and NoSQL data solutions, to deliver seamless functionality for non-technical users.
• Regulatory Partnership: Partner directly with Compliance Officers, Legal, and Program Managers to ensure all development, system documentation, and reporting activities strictly meet regulatory and Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) expectations.
• Requirements Translation: Work closely with the IT Program Manager and Sponsor stakeholders to accurately and efficiently translate complex operational requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Continuous Operations: Continuously improve system reliability, operational monitoring, and automation capabilities, utilizing IT operational status tools such as Splunk dashboards or Elastic Search for situational awareness.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems AND 3+ years of combined experience in IT systems administration, IT system/software development and integration, IT system/software testing, Cybersecurity Compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response OR High School Diploma AND 5+ years of combined experience in IT system/software testing, cybersecurity compliance, IT system troubleshooting, and incident response.
• Sponsor System Administration: 2+ years of experience in system administration of Sponsor Systems.
• IC Development: 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and deployment of applications on classified IC systems.
• Cloud Expertise: 4+ years of combined experience in the Sponsor’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment (C2S or C2E), including cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments.
• SecDevOps: Expertise with SecDevOps tools, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), code repositories, and testing suites.
• Technical Stack: Extensive experience with object-oriented programming languages, designing and administering relational databases, NoSQL data solutions, IT system/software testing, and configuration management practices.
• Monitoring & Logs: Experience utilizing IT operational status tools (e.g., AWS monitoring) and implementing situational awareness insights using monitoring and logs, such as in Splunk dashboard or Elastic Search.
• Certification: Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology.
• Troubleshooting: Proven experience providing troubleshooting support for complex IT systems within the IC environment.

Desired Experience

• Agile Management: Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning for technical IT development teams.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in any of the above-listed technical disciplines.
• Security Certification: Hold a Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent security certification.
• $130,000 - $140,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.