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ECS · 10 hours ago

System Administrator

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

7+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a System Administrator to support a large-scale federal IT modernization initiative. The role involves managing complex IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting federal workloads across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and on-premises environments

Execute migration strategies for legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures while ensuring zero data loss and minimal service disruption

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments

Manage and optimize virtualized environments including VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP requirements, and agency-specific security policies

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications

Manage privileged access controls, multi-factor authentication systems, and endpoint protection solutions

Ensure compliance with federal regulations including FISMA, FIPS 140-2, and Common Criteria standards

Monitor system performance using enterprise tools such as Splunk, Nagios, or SolarWinds to proactively identify and resolve issues

Maintain comprehensive backup and disaster recovery procedures with regular testing to ensure RTO/RPO requirements are met

Perform capacity planning and resource optimization to support growing federal workloads while managing budget constraints

Coordinate planned maintenance windows and emergency response procedures with minimal impact to mission-critical operations

Work closely with federal program managers, contractors, and technical teams to ensure alignment with modernization objectives and timelines

Maintain detailed system documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration management databases

Participate in change management processes and technical review boards to ensure proposed modifications meet federal standards

Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and knowledge transfer to federal personnel

Qualification

System AdministrationCloud PlatformsSecurity ComplianceInfrastructure as CodeVirtualization TechnologiesMonitoring ToolsBackup SolutionsNetworking ProtocolsAgile MethodologiesTechnical MentorshipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizen

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 7 years of system administration experience in enterprise environments, with at least 2 years supporting federal government or highly regulated industries

Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability

Preferred

Current certifications: CompTIA Security+ (mandatory for federal work) and one of the following: AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional

Demonstrated experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in enterprise environments

Proficiency with federal cloud platforms including AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure Government, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Active Directory, and Azure Virtual Machines

Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and Infrastructure as Code practices

Knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies in secure government environments

Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)

Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging solutions, database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and backup solutions

Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIGs

Experience with federal procurement processes, including understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements and contractor responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to work within federal Change Control Boards and obtain necessary approvals for system modifications

Experience supporting federal Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security control assessments

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Expert

Experience with DevSecOps practices and security automation tools in federal environments

Knowledge of federal enterprise architecture frameworks and experience with large-scale system migrations

Previous experience working on federal IT modernization initiatives or digital transformation programs

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional teams supporting federal clients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical federal stakeholders

Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure in mission-critical environments

Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical teams

Flexibility to adapt to changing federal requirements and emerging technologies while maintaining security and compliance standards

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees