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FedTec · 3 months ago

System Administrator / Engineer Senior

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

FedTec is seeking a Senior System Administrator who will provide advanced system engineering and administration support for Legacy Systems. This role leads the sustainment of mission-critical environments ensuring their availability, security, and compliance while overseeing technical implementations and resolving complex issues.

Cloud ComputingGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead sustainment of OSS Lab and production environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and storage systems

Oversee and perform advanced patching, firmware, and OS upgrades across classified/unclassified environments

Manage OSS Network Services (AAA, DNS, NTP, Syslog, storage) ensuring full accreditation, compliance, and availability

Provide Tier III break-fix support, leading incident response and ensuring timely restoration of critical services

Direct system configuration, architecture documentation, and technical refreshes for end-of-life hardware/software

Lead implementation of DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and DTO requirements; validate security compliance through scans and audits

Support certification and accreditation by providing technical artifacts, STIG/scan results, and remediation guidance

Develop system architecture documentation, design documents, rack diagrams, and implementation plans

Plan, test, and guide transition of systems to IPv6, SNMPv3, and other modernization initiatives

Provide technical leadership for firewall refresh efforts, including device qualification, configuration standards, and implementation oversight

Coordinate with government stakeholders to ensure updates are tested in lab environments before production deployment

Lead transition-in/out activities including inventories, process documentation, and transfer of system artifacts

Prepare and deliver technical reports, status updates, and compliance documentation in accordance with contractual deliverables

Qualification

DoD 8140 CompliantAdvanced system administrationDISA environmentsNetwork services managementAdvanced troubleshootingFirewalls expertiseTechnical writingMulti-tasking abilityLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 8+ Years of experience

Proven experience leading administration and sustainment of enterprise systems in classified environments

Advanced expertise with firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers

Strong background in DISA environments, DoD accreditation processes, RMF, and IA compliance

Hands-on experience with authentication and directory services (LDAP, TACACS, RADIUS), DNS, NTP, and enterprise logging

Experience leading technical refresh and migration initiatives

Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities across network and system domains

Strong technical writing skills for architecture documents, design plans, and accreditation packages

Ability to manage multiple high-priority efforts simultaneously with minimal oversight

Minimum Citizenship Status Requirements: US Citizen

Security Clearance: Verifiable DoD Secret is required, must be Top Secret eligible

Certification(s): DoD 8140 Compliant (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Sec+, SSCP)

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.

Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.

Financial Security: 401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.

Life & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and Prepaid Legal services.

Recognition & Growth: The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.

Fitness & Wellness: The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach, personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.