System Administrator II

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Administer, configure, and optimize operating systems, virtual environments, and enterprise systems in compliance with federal IT and security standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable system architectures that ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• Perform advanced system configuration, patch management, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Participate in major system upgrades, migrations, and implementation projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Identify and resolve complex system issues; provide root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure integrated and secure operations.
• Support compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual workload.

• Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in system administration, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, or a similar technical role.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows Server and/or Linux environments in an enterprise or federal setting
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V), and system monitoring tools.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid infrastructure operations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Power Shell, Bash, Python, etc.).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, and firewalls.

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified:
  Windows Server Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft/AWS Solutions Architect strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, or SAFe methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical solutions effectively.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Work is typically performed in an on‑site work environment.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities.

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The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job‑specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information .

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information…