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System Administrator 807

Freedom Consulting

$140,000 - $180,000 / year

Annapolis Junction, MDFull-timeHybridIntermediate

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Description

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. Our teams develop, modernize, secure, and operate the applications and services that support workforce management, training, financial operations, acquisitions, security processing, and executive decision-making across multiple secure environments.   

As part of this program, you will work alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, and enterprise platforms to modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience. The work you perform will help ensure the organization has the technology, information, and capabilities needed to support its workforce and accomplish its mission. 

Join Our Mission-Focused Team — This Position Is Eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Candidates! 

We are seeking a System Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS supporting mission-critical enterprise applications and services across the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) portfolio. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!

  • Work on a fast-paced team providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems supporting critical enterprise applications.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services.
  • Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution.
  • Support the escalation process and communicate system status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion.
  • Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning.
  • Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components while implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support infrastructure modernization efforts, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions that enhance system capabilities.
  • Participate in the assessment of existing systems and architectures, providing operational and technical input for initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization.
  • Support the planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable.
  • Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines.

Required Qualifications:

  • An active security clearance with polygraph.
  • A bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience as a system administrator on programs of similar scope and complexity is required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree fifteen (15) years of experience required.
  • In depth Linux experience.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell and Bash scripting languages.
  • Experience with system hardening.
  • Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required.
  • Must be able to work core hours of 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technology Stack of application(s) with which this role will interact:

  • AWS
  • Ansible
  • Docker
  • ElasticSearch
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • GitLab

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience supporting DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment processes.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience performing vulnerability remediation, security patching, and STIG implementation.
  • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, RMF activities, and security compliance initiatives.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join our mission-focused team. This position is eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for qualified candidates. Bonus eligibility and payment terms apply. 

The estimated salary range for this position is between $140,000-$180,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

 

What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
 
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
 
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 410-290-9035 
Email: recruiting@goftsg.com
 
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
 
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Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement

About this role

Freedom Consulting is seeking a System Administrator to support mission-critical enterprise applications serving tens of thousands of government users across workforce management, financial operations, acquisitions, and security functions. You'll manage IT infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, handling day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for servers, storage, and network devices while providing both Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 escalation support. The role requires deep expertise in Windows and UNIX/Linux system administration, including configuration, patching, hardening, and performance tuning.

This position sits at the intersection of traditional systems administration and modern infrastructure modernization. You'll collaborate with engineering and development teams on cloud migrations, infrastructure automation, and DevOps initiatives while maintaining system availability and security compliance. The technology stack includes AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab—tools you'll interact with regularly as the organization modernizes its legacy systems.

To qualify, you need an active security clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT Level I compliance, and either a bachelor's degree with ten years of system administration experience or fifteen years without the degree. Strong Linux fundamentals, PowerShell and Bash scripting, system hardening knowledge, and experience working with ISSOs on compliance are essential. The hybrid role is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with core hours 10 AM–2 PM Monday through Friday. The salary range is $140,000–$180,000, with a potential $25,000 welcome bonus for qualified candidates.

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