Systems Administrator

Freedom Technology Solutions Group seeks a dynamic and curious Systems Administrator to support the on-site Operations & Maintenance of Government geospatial data mapping and visualization infrastructure and applications. This position is contingent upon contract award and expected to start in July 2025. The work is located in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities:

Management of medium-to-large-scale government data warehouses or digital archive management

Interface control document (ICD) implementation and maintenance of government systems interconnects

Ensure Security compliance requirements

Provide on-site tiered help desk support to user base

Will work onsite in a SCIF with operational pager/cell phone duty rotation

Contribute technical insights to guide the system's cloud hosting strategy

Develop monitoring dashboards to alert on software operational status

Metrics, performance reporting, system health and status of medium to large scale storage and processing systems

Storage maintenance and capacity planning

HW/SW troubleshooting

Microsoft WSH programming

LINUS shell programming

Script programming

Audit log management and administration

Provide expert support in the administration and maintenance of the Enterprise Linux infrastructure

Provide support in information security system requirements and design applicable to Linux hosts

Manage Linux systems using Puppet or other config management tools; handle patches and mitigate IAVA vulnerabilities

Improve system operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of the hardware platform.

Implement STIG guidance to support ATO sustainment efforts

Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues

Cloud VPC, Compute Services, Storage Management, Monitor and Observability, Identity and Access management

Experience in Database Administration and system monitoring, including Linux command-based troubleshooting

Provide technical input, assist in the maintenance of system administration, security policy/procedure documentation

Manage and troubleshoot Configuration Management tools, covering Linux and Database Administration tasks such as configuration and upgrades

Document system configuration, external service dependencies, optimal settings (Authentication/Authorization/Accounting (AAA), resource allocation), and standard procedures (startup/shutdown, backup, upgrade)

Technology Experience:

Software: Apache Webserver, PostGres SQL/PostGIS, OMAR, OSSIM, RedHat LINUS, FreeIPA, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Information Service, OGC Web Services (WMS, WFS, WCS), Google Earth Client, Geospatial products

Hardware: Network Attached Storage (NAS) deployment and maintenance; Firewall, switch and router installation, deployment and maintenance; server

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of technical experience in maintaining automated system platforms for the intelligence community.

Demonstrated success with Linux, database system administration, and scripting

Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience to include ATO and patching for cyber compliance

Communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums

Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.

Active TS/SCI required level clearance and US citizenship

Experience with or understanding of authentication and authorization A&A fundamentals

Additional Skills desired:

Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and systems administration

Familiarity with Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Hardware, Databases

Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, etc

CI/CD development experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and/or Docker

Certifications: Microsoft Certifications, Cisco Network Certifications, Linux Certifications, AWS Certifications, Geospatial Product certifications (ESRI, Maxar, etc.), NAS, Server

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

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