IT Operations - System Administrator
System Administrator supporting mission-critical IT systems for U.S. national security and Intelligence Community customers at Fort Meade: daily monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, Tier 1/2 help desk support, and capacity planning across client, server, storage, and network infrastructure. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fort George G Meade, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Current TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field and minimum 5 years of system administration experience
- At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in system security authorizations, architecture development and design, risk assessments, and Information Assurance (IA) metrics gathering
Nice to have
- In lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience may qualify
- DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+)
Full description
As a Fusion System Administrator (SA), you will play a key role in operating, maintaining, and securing mission-critical IT systems supporting the Federal Government and U.S. National Security. You will work with users, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and Government stakeholders to monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain system availability, and ensure reliable day-to-day operations. The System Administrator helps ensure critical IT environments remain secure, stable, efficient, and mission-ready.
At Fusion Advanced Technology, LLC, our System Administrators help design, build, operate, and maintain IT systems supporting U.S. National Security. Working with modern operating systems and network architectures, our professionals help ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of critical systems supporting the Intelligence Community, warfighter missions, and enterprise-wide operations.
At Fusion, mission success begins with integrity, accountability, technical excellence, and respect for our people. We foster a security-first culture where employees are trusted to bring their expertise, sound judgment, and commitment to maintaining the systems our customers depend on to accomplish critical missions.
As a Fusion System Administrator (SA), you will apply your technical expertise to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize mission-critical IT environments.
What You'll Do
As a Fusion System Administrator, you will support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems while helping users securely and effectively access the technology required to accomplish their mission.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
- Managing the daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
- Assisting users with accessing and using IT systems.
- Supporting day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
- Providing Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 escalation support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
- Escalating issues and communicating system status to Government management and internal customers.
- Optimizing system operations and resource utilization.
- Performing system capacity analysis and planning.
What You'll Bring
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a current TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph.
A Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of five (5) years of system administration experience are required. In lieu of a degree, ten (10) years of relevant experience may qualify you for the position.