System Administrator

Job Description

ECS is seeking a System Administrator to work remotely .

The Application Administrator for the DISA Storefront platform is responsible for the technical support, maintenance, patching, and optimization of the application system. This role ensures the high availability and efficiency of the Storefront, which serves as a key, Amazon-like single point of entry for DoW service provisioning. The administrator will manage the application across Windows and Linux environments, apply critical Oracle patches, and provide proactive support to users, including on-call support for emergency, after-hours maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Patching: Perform routine, timely updates, and patches to application systems, specifically including Windows, Linux, and Oracle databases/middleware (Web Logic, etc.).
• Availability & Monitoring: Monitor system performance and proactively maintain high availability, ensuring the Storefront remains operational with minimal, authorized downtime.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze server resource consumption and tune applications/databases to maintain peak efficiency.
• Customer Support & Inquiries: Respond to customer inquiries regarding system status, functionality, and performance in a professional manner.
• Emergency Response & After-Hours Work: Provide emergency response if the system is unavailable (on-call rotation). Must be available for occasional nights/weekends for authorized maintenance, security patching, and system upgrades.
• Security Compliance: Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) to maintain system security.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Salary Range: $99,000 - $120,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  3-5+ years of experience in application administration, including experience in a DoD or federal environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Extensive experience with Linux (RHEL preferred) and Windows Server administration.
  • Proficiency in Oracle database administration and patching (CPU/PSU).
  • Experience with web application servers (Apache, IIS).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in a multi-server environment.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Power Shell) for automation.
• Clearance:
  Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of DISA specific systems and configurations.

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.