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System Administrator - ACWS

Washington, DCOnsiteFull Time$105,000–$115,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • application servers
  • enterprise platforms
  • cloud-based production environments
  • patching
  • configuration management
  • access controls
  • monitoring
  • backups

Nice to have

  • Army
  • DoD
  • acquisition
  • contracting
  • financial systems
  • mission enterprise systems

Role summary

The System Administrator - ACWS supports secure mission application environments by maintaining servers, operating systems, access controls, monitoring, patching, configuration, and ensuring operational readiness. This role requires 5+ years of experience with Windows, Linux, application servers, enterprise platforms, and cloud environments, along with expertise in patching, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, security hardening, incident response, and operational support. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, CompTIA Security+ certification, a platform certification (Microsoft, Linux, or AWS), and an Active Secret clearance are required. Desired qualifications include experience with Army/DoD systems, RMF/ATO, and supporting specific applications like Appian or Java middleware.

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

System Administrator Summary: Supports system administration by maintaining servers, operating systems, access controls, monitoring, patching, configuration, and operational readiness for secure mission application environments.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
  • 4+ years supporting Windows, Linux, application servers, enterprise platforms, and cloud-based production environments; Amazon RDS preferred
  • Experience with patching, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, security hardening, incident response, and operational support.
  • CompTIA Security+ and platform certification (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, or AWS certification)
  • Active Secret clearance

    • Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems.
  • Experience with DoD, Army, IL5/IL6, RMF/ATO, cArmy, or federal enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting Appian, Java middleware, databases, monitoring tools, or cloud-hosted applications.

    • Responsibilities:

  • Administer and sustain ACWS systems, operating environments, and platform services.
  • Support patching, configuration changes, access management, monitoring, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain system documentation, SOPs, operational checklists, and support records.
  • Coordinate system incidents, outages, performance issues, and maintenance activities.
  • Support security compliance, operational readiness, and continuity planning.

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    The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

    DSA - Salary Pay Range$105,000—$115,000 USD

    Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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