Linux/Windows Systems Administrator III

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator III to work in our RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows environment. 

This position is 100% onsite and requires and active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret Clearance.

Selected candidate’s day to day duties will include installing new infrastructure, assisting customers with their file system needs (creating folder structure, backing up data, etc.), working on switches, troubleshooting performance issues, examining logs, and making hardware recommendations. Candidate will primarily work with servers, but desktop support for the customer will also be part of your daily duties. 

• BS/BA in CS or related field and two (2) years related experience.
• In leu of degree, an additonal 6 years of related experience required, totaling 8 years experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract
• Active U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance. A DOD Top Secret clearance with reciprocity may be used
• Familiarity with network protocols and network management technologies
• Skill utilizing software diagnostic tools and the ability to conduct appropriate troubleshooting processes and conduct appropriate upgrades
• Ability to understand the application and utilization of software packages, maintain accurate records
• Ability to research, assemble, and evaluate information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes and recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to define systems requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
• Ability to define technical standards and functionality tests, and to develop specifications, prototypes, or initial user guides.
• Computer and network troubleshooting
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with customers, vendors, and database administrators
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ or CISSP certification within 6 months of hire.
  

Desired:

• Windows system administration experience at least 1-3 years
• Automation platforms such as Ansible, VMware, Python at least 1-3 years
• Experience leading and implementing large technical solutions
• RHCE/CCNA
• Experience in Bash, PowerShell, or other scripting language for automating System Admin tasks or troubleshooting existing processes
• Experience with container technology, such as Kubernetes, RKE, Docker, etc.
• Virtualization, servers, storage, and networking equipment experience

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.