System Administrator

Job Title: System Administrator
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Duration: 12 months
Work Mode: Onsite
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global risk management firm that provides a wide range of services to help organizations manage and mitigate risks in areas like security, investigations, compliance, and more.

Pay Rate Range: $80.00 - $88.83/hr on W2
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Position Overview

• Seeking a highly experienced System Administrator (SA) who will support mission-critical systems for a Federal customer at Fort Meade, Maryland.
• The SA is responsible for managing and maintaining complex mission systems in support of federal operations.
• This role involves configuring, troubleshooting, and securing systems across multiple environments, ensuring high availability and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities
System Management

• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems (Windows/Linux) and applications.
• Manage system backups, patching, and updates.
• Monitor system performance and availability.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Support RMF documentation and compliance efforts.
• Respond to security incidents and conduct forensic analysis.

Technical Support

• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues.
• Collaborate with network engineers, ISSOs, and developers.
• Maintain system documentation and SOPs.

Automation & Optimization

• Develop scripts and tools to automate routine tasks.
• Optimize system configurations for performance and reliability.

Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 7+ years of system administration in secure environments.