Systems Administrator

Fantom Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support enterprise IAM in a secure mission environment. You will administer identity platforms, manage AD and Entra ID, and patch OS, databases, and applications to keep services available and compliant.

The role requires collaboration with cybersecurity and engineering teams, experience with SailPoint, Saviynt, or PowerSyncPro, and hands-on work in cloud or hybrid environments including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Microsoft Identity Management solutions.
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience performing operating system, application, and database patching and maintenance.
• Experience implementing configuration changes and supporting enterprise change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions
• Manage Microsoft identity technologies, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
• Perform operating system, database, and application patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities
• Implement system configuration changes while ensuring compliance with enterprise security and change management processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, database, and identity management issues to restore services and minimize downtime
• Maintain data integrity and support secure data movement across enterprise identity platforms
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries supporting identity management applications
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, including patching, upgrades, and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot SQL Server services and perform database recovery activities when required
• Support Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or PowerSyncPro
• Support cloud-based identity services across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or hybrid cloud environments
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and application owners to maintain secure and reliable identity services
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration documentation
• Support system modernization initiatives and continuous improvements to enterprise identity infrastructure

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Incident response

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

SQL Server

Azure AD

SailPoint

Saviynt

PowerSyncPro

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

OCI

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions within a secure mission environment. This role is responsible for maintaining identity platforms, supporting application and database infrastructure, implementing configuration changes, and ensuring the availability, security, and integrity of enterprise identity services.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting Microsoft identity technologies, Active Directory, SQL Server, and modern Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms, while working in cloud and hybrid enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions
• Manage Microsoft identity technologies, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
• Perform operating system, database, and application patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities
• Implement system configuration changes while ensuring compliance with enterprise security and change management processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, database, and identity management issues to restore services and minimize downtime
• Maintain data integrity and support secure data movement across enterprise identity platforms
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries supporting identity management applications
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, including patching, upgrades, and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot SQL Server services and perform database recovery activities when required
• Support Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or PowerSyncPro
• Support cloud-based identity services across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or hybrid cloud environments
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and application owners to maintain secure and reliable identity services
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration documentation
• Support system modernization initiatives and continuous improvements to enterprise identity infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Microsoft Identity Management solutions
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Experience performing operating system, application, and database patching and maintenance
• Experience implementing configuration changes and supporting enterprise change management processes

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and restoring enterprise systems and services
• Experience maintaining data integrity and supporting secure enterprise data flows
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or PowerSyncPro
• Experience supporting modern cloud environments including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Experience supporting enterprise identity solutions within secure government or Intelligence Community environments
• Experience with hybrid cloud identity architectures
• Familiarity with enterprise security best practices and identity lifecycle management
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise identity platforms
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.