Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator is responsible for day‑to‑day management, maintenance, and support of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, and other critical systems. This role involves configuring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of systems and services. The Systems Administrator will collaborate with other staff and departments to deliver optimal support and contribute to ongoing IT projects.

Washington, DC

Onsite

Must have an active Secret clearance

• Maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Assist in implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and address their IT needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field of study, or equivalent experience, plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of server administration.
• Strong experience with Windows.
• Experience with Dell Power Protect Data Management.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Power Shell or Python.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Preferred certifications and training (or similar equivalents):
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft 365 Certified:
    Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Certifications and Applied Skills
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft 365 Certified:
    Fundamentals
  • Formal SharePoint Certifications or demonstrated experience
  • ITIL Foundations

• Competitive salary: $1 0 5,000.00 - $1 12 ,000.00
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑Tax 401K and/or After‑Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000‑1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law.