Systems Administrator

Freedom Technology Solutions Group seeks a dynamic and curious Systems Administrator to support the on-site Operations & Maintenance of Government geospatial data mapping and visualization infrastructure and applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Management of medium-to-large-scale government data warehouses or digital archive management
• Ensure Security compliance requirements
• Provide on-site tiered help desk support to user base
• Will work onsite in a SCIF with operational phone duty rotation
• Manage and maintain software versions and patching updates via AWS tools
• Contribute technical insights to guide the system's cloud hosting strategy
• Develop monitoring dashboards to alert on software operational status
• Metrics, performance reporting, system health and status of medium to large scale storage and processing systems
• Storage maintenance and capacity planning
• HW/SW troubleshooting
• Microsoft WSH programming
• Linux shell programming
• Script programming
• Audit log management and administration
• Provide expert support in the administration and maintenance of the Enterprise Linux infrastructure
• Provide support in information security system requirements and design applicable to Linux hosts
• Manage Linux systems using config management tools; handle patches and mitigate IAVA vulnerabilities
• Improve system operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of the hardware platform.
• Implement STIG guidance to support ATO sustainment efforts
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues
• Cloud VPC, Compute Services, Storage Management, Monitor and Observability, Identity and Access management
• Experience in Database Administration and system monitoring, including Linux command-based troubleshooting
• Provide technical input, assist in the maintenance of system administration, security policy/procedure documentation
• Manage and troubleshoot Configuration Management tools, covering Linux and Database Administration tasks such as configuration and upgrades
• Document system configuration, external service dependencies, optimal settings (Authentication/Authorization/Accounting (AAA), resource allocation), and standard procedures (startup/shutdown, backup, upgrade)
• Software: Apache Webserver, PostGres SQL/PostGIS, OMAR, OSSIM, RedHat LINUS, FreeIPA, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Information Service, OGC Web Services (WMS, WFS, WCS), Google Earth Client, Geospatial products
• Hardware: Network Attached Storage (NAS) deployment and maintenance; Firewall, switch and router installation, deployment and maintenance; server
• 5+ years of technical experience in maintaining automated system platforms for the intelligence community.
• Demonstrated success with Linux, database system administration, and scripting
• Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience to include ATO and patching for cyber compliance
• Communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.
• Active Security Clearance
• Experience with or understanding of authentication and authorization A&A fundamentals
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and systems administration
• Familiarity with Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Hardware, Databases
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, etic
• CI/CD development experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and/or Docker
• Certifications: Microsoft Certifications, Cisco Network Certifications, Linux Certifications, AWS Certifications, Geospatial Product certifications (ESRI, Maxar, etc.), NAS, Server

Technology Experience: Minimum Qualifications: Additional Skills desired:   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 Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings 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.   If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese   If you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese   If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English