System Administrator

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems infrastructure supporting software factory/environment operations
• Engineer and administer VMWare and Linux server environments in classified (IL6) and unclassified (IL5) networks
• Support cloud-based platforms including AWS and Azure
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures
• Perform systems monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
• Support patch management, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and RMF activities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements
• Automate system administration and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Support backup, disaster recovery, continuity of operations, and high-availability solutions
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments
• 2+ years managing VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and VMs; familiarity with vMotion, Storage vMotion, HA, DRS, VM provisioning, snapshots, performance troubleshooting, and core VMware networking and storage concepts such as VMFS, VLANs, and distributed virtual switches
• Strong experience with: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS and or Azure cloud environments, enterprise storage and backup technologies, automation and scripting tools, systems monitoring and performance management
• Understanding of RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
• Active Secret clearance required

Qualifications

• Preferred: Microsoft, Red Hat, VCP, or AWS certifications
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or modern platform engineering concepts
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and Infrastructure-as-Code

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced mission environments
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder coordination experience
• Prowess in managing competing priorities and operational deadlines

About NextGen

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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