Enterprise System Administrator - Suitland, MD Security Clearance

Position: Enterprise System Administrator - Suitland, MD with Security Clearance
Requires US Citizenship Yes Employment Term and Type:
Regular, Full Time Required Security Clearance: (Minimum for hire) TS/SCI Required

Education:

(Minimum for hire) Master's Degree Engineering or engineering discipline;
Computer science or IT discipline;
Technical discipline. Salary Band: $165,000 to $180,000

Job Description:

FGS, LLC is seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Administrator to support the Office of Naval Intelligence in Suitland, Maryland. We are seeking a highly capable senior-level systems administrator with multi-disciplinary expertise across SQL, virtualization, server infrastructure, software deployment, and enterprise operations. This position requires a seasoned technical professional capable of sustaining and improving mission-critical intelligence systems, enterprise applications, and secure computing environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
* Manage virtual infrastructure including VMware, Hyper-V, and related platforms
* Support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other database systems including backups, performance checks, and troubleshooting
* Perform server builds, upgrades, patching, hardening, and lifecycle refresh actions
* Deploy software packages, updates, and enterprise applications across user and server environments
* Monitor system health, storage capacity, backups, and performance metrics
* Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, application, and connectivity issues
* Manage Active Directory, group policy, file shares, permissions, and identity services
* Support disaster recovery, backup restoration, and continuity operations
* Maintain documentation, configuration baselines, and change records
* Provide end-user escalation support and rapid response for critical outages
* Recommend technical improvements to increase reliability, performance, and security

Required Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizenship
* DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level I Certification
* All FTEs shall have at least one (1) current professional-level technical certification (excludes intro or associate levels). Applicable vendors/areas include:
Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Red Hat Linux; or programming certifications, such as C / C++ Professional Programmer, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) App Builder.
* Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible IT systems administration experience
* Of the minimum of eight (8) years of required experience, at least four (4) years of experience in performing the foregoing functions on DoD/IC communication systems or networks.
* At least one (1) year of the foregoing four (4) years total experience shall have been as a team leader or supervisor.
* Strong experience with:
* Windows Server administration
* Linux systems administration
* SQL Server / database administration support
* Virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)
* Enterprise storage, backups, and server hardware
* Software deployment and patch management
* Troubleshooting complex enterprise environments
* Secure systems in classified or regulated environments Desired

Qualification:

* Experience supporting the Office of Naval Intelligence, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community customers
* Experience with NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or other classified enclaves
* Scripting experience with Power Shell, Bash, or Python
* Experience with SCCM / MECM / WSUS / endpoint management tools

Education Requirements:

Master's Degree Engineering or engineering discipline;
Computer science or IT discipline;
Technical discipline. Security Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)
• Sitting: 70%, Standing: 30%, Walking: 10%, Reaching, Grasping: 10%
• Lifting/Carrying:
Up to 25lbs (10%), Pushing/Pulling: 5%
• Speaking, Listening, and Visual tasks: 100%
• Local and overseas travel: 20%
• Exposure to external environmental conditions, noise, and physical hazards: up to 10%
• No supervisory responsibilities This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all…