Systems Administrator 4 with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator 4 to sustain applications, services, and microservices within a DoD-aligned environment. The role focuses on O&M, patching, backups, and security controls, supporting RMF/SSP tasks and STIGs.

Strong Linux/Oracle, SOA interdependencies, and DevOps experience are essential. The candidate will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate with government and internal teams, and contribute to process improvements and risk management.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
DoD 8570 compliant with IAT II or IAM II cert (IAT II preferred).
Experience with RMF and DoD systems.
SOA interdependencies and enterprise integration knowledge.
Linux (CentOS) and Oracle experience.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex server/system issues.
DevOps/CI-CD experience using GitLab preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day O&M activities, patching and vulnerability remediation.
Manage backups, recovery validation and status communications.
Provide Tier 1/2 support and issue resolution with escalation.
Support RMF/SSP activities, STIG implementation and ATO tasks.
Configure Unix/Windows systems and load software.
Integrate new technologies and support transition/migration.
Communicate status to agency management and customers.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

IAT II/IAM II cert

RMF knowledge

SOA architecture

Linux (CentOS)

Oracle environments

Problem analysis

CI/CD (GitLab)

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 12 years

Associates Degree + 14 years

Masters Degree + 10 years

PhD + 8 years

Tools

GitLab

Xacta

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Systems Administrator 4 to join a mission-focused team that maintains applications, services, microservices, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and support services. The effort requires the maintenance and enhancement of an application and its underlying services/microservices while identifying future capability needs and eliminating overlaps. The team will continuously improve sustainment and development in order to reinvest resources to provide new capabilities and improve the effectiveness, quality, and robustness of the underlying technology. Our applications are focused on intelligence analysis and collection management directly supporting intelligence analysts and operators across the Intelligence Community and Combatant Commands. The Systems Administrator 4 is responsible for the design and implementation of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware, and will possess expert working knowledge of system administration interdependencies as part of a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). This role is expected to lead day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including patching and vulnerability remediation support, backups and recovery (validation/testing preferred), account monitoring and access administration, ticket-based Tier 1/Tier 2 operations, and customer status communication. Experience in a DevOps environment leveraging CI/CD practices (ideally GitLab) is preferred. The Systems Administrator 4 will support RMF and SSP activities, including STIG implementation, POA&M management, ATO support, security control implementation, and policy/guidelines/SOP documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks, including account monitoring, security, OS installation, and other local area system administration functions.
Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Lead day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including patch management and vulnerability remediation support.
Support backups and recovery activities (validation/testing preferred).
Perform account monitoring and access administration.
Provide ticket-based Tier 1/Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
Provide escalation support and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
Support dispatch of system and hardware issues and remain involved through resolution.
Participate in developing and delivering training as requested by the government to support applications.
Review documentation for completeness and accuracy; witness testing requirements; present IV&V results; troubleshoot technical issues; and recommend quality improvements.
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems.
Install and load operating system and application software.
Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
Troubleshoot, maintain integrity of, and configure network components; implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems, including the transition and migration of corporate systems.
Support RMF and SSP activities, including STIG implementation, POA&M management, ATO support, security control implementation, and policy/guidelines/SOP documentation.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
DoD 8570 compliant with at least one qualifying certification meeting IAT Level II or IAM Level II requirements (IAT Level II preferred; IAM Level II acceptable).
Experience supporting systems under DoD/DIA Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Expert working knowledge of system administration interdependencies within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Understanding of Linux (CentOS) environments.
Understanding of Oracle environments.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a DevOps environment leveraging CI/CD practices (GitLab preferred).
Experience supporting patch management and vulnerability remediation activities.
Experience supporting backups and recovery, including validation/testing.
Cloud experience supporting IaaS/PaaS (AWS, Azure, or GCP; multi-cloud a plus).
Exposure to Xacta.
Intelligence Community (IC) experience.
10+ years program/application operations experience.
Strong prioritization and analytical skills.
Strong risk management, communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

High School Diploma/ GED with 16 years of experience.
Associates Degree with 14 years of experience.
Bachelors' Degree with 12 years of experience.
Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
PhD with 8 years of experience.

Required Certifications

DoD 8570 compliant with at least one qualifying certification meeting IAT Level II or IAM Level II requirements (IAT Level II preferred; IAM Level II acceptable).

Required Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

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