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 PowerShell, 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 responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview: FGS LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.

FGS provides secure, leading edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

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FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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