Systems Administrator - Level II

Attainx Inc; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator II to support cloud-hosted mission applications for OBP. The role focuses on reliability, security, capacity, and performance across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments, with a strong emphasis on incident coordination and change management.

The candidate will document procedures, manage access and configurations, and work with government teams to ensure compliance and continuous operations in a US-based remote-capable setting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related systems administration experience, including cloud-hosted mission systems or application infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cloud-hosted systems, operating systems, and application services.
• Experience with account administration, access controls, patching, log analysis, backup and recovery, and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of automation or scripting, cloud provisioning, resource scaling, security monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to document operational procedures and coordinate technical incidents, changes, and alerts with Government operations and security teams.
• A relevant cloud administration certification or RHCSA certification applicable to the supported environment is preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to satisfy required Government background investigation, system access, nondisclosure, and sensitive-information protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-hosted mission systems and related services across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Install and update software; administer user accounts, access controls, and approved system configurations.
• Implement change and patch management, emergency fixes, security updates, and vulnerability remediation within prescribed timelines.
• Monitor system health, logs, utilization, and performance; investigate incidents and coordinate corrective actions with Government personnel.
• Provision and scale cloud resources to address surges in demand and traffic spikes while optimizing resource use.
• Maintain and validate backup and recovery procedures and support operational continuity and data protection.
• Document system configurations and baselines; ensure software approvals align with the DHS Technology Reference Model process.
• Support Authority to Operate artifacts, monthly system scans, vulnerability reporting, and configuration management quality assurance.
• Maintain SOPs, concepts of operations, maintenance logs, and utilization reports; provide accurate equipment information for monthly asset reporting.
• Coordinate service-level expectations, alerting and advisory procedures, incident response, and Tier 1 knowledge transfer with the CISA Technology Operations Center; support approved changes outside normal hours.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud experience

Automation scripting

Access controls

Patch management

Log analysis

Backup and recovery

Documentation

Coordination with gov ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / IS or related field

Tools

RHCSA

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Professional Herndon, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2005

Salary Range: $96,000.00 To $112,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Systems Administrator II

Location: Remote - DHS CISA Office of Bombing Prevention; approved work location within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday;

Security Requirements: Must successfully complete the required DHS/CISA background investigation, obtain and maintain a favorable DHS suitability/fitness determination (Public Trust), and maintain required system access.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS/CISA personnel and system access requirements.

AttainX is seeking a Systems Administrator II to administer cloud-hosted systems supporting OBP mission applications. This position maintains system reliability, security, capacity, and performance across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related systems administration experience, including cloud-hosted mission systems or application infrastructure.
• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cloud-hosted systems, operating systems, and application services.
• Experience with account administration, access controls, patching, log analysis, backup and recovery, and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of automation or scripting, cloud provisioning, resource scaling, security monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to document operational procedures and coordinate technical incidents, changes, and alerts with Government operations and security teams.
• A relevant cloud administration certification or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification applicable to the supported environment is preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to satisfy required Government background investigation, system access, nondisclosure, and sensitive-information protection requirements.

Job Duties:

• Configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-hosted mission systems and related services across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Install and update software; administer user accounts, access controls, and approved system configurations.
• Implement change and patch management, emergency fixes, security updates, and vulnerability remediation within prescribed timelines.
• Monitor system health, logs, utilization, and performance; investigate incidents and coordinate corrective actions with Government personnel.
• Provision and scale cloud resources to address surges in demand and traffic spikes while optimizing resource use.
• Maintain and validate backup and recovery procedures and support operational continuity and data protection.
• Document system configurations and baselines; ensure software approvals align with the DHS Technology Reference Model process.
• Support Authority to Operate artifacts, monthly system scans, vulnerability reporting, and configuration management quality assurance.
• Maintain SOPs, concepts of operations, maintenance logs, and utilization reports; provide accurate equipment information for monthly asset reporting.
• Coordinate service-level expectations, alerting and advisory procedures, incident response, and Tier 1 knowledge transfer with the CISA Technology Operations Center; support approved changes outside normal hours.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other related duties as assigned.

About Us

AttainX, Inc. delivers technology solutions, software products, and professional services to Federal Government customers. Our people are central to achieving our customers’ missions. We support quality, collaboration, and employee growth through teamwork and professional development.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and long- and short-term disability coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We provide equal opportunity to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Accommodations:

Applicants and employees who need a reasonable accommodation for the application process or to perform essential job functions may contact Human Resources.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily involves computer-based work, reviewing project and technical materials, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is performed remotely from an approved personal residence or corporate telecommuting site within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The workspace must provide reliable connectivity and protect sensitive Government information and Government-furnished equipment. Work hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with an eight-hour workday and required availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required for critical issues, emergency response, or approved changes. Office noise is generally moderate. Remote work remains subject to Government approval and access requirements.