Systems Administrator - Level II

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization operates within the federal technology services sector, supporting government missions through technology solutions, software products, and professional services. It focuses on delivering reliable and secure IT infrastructure to federal government customers, emphasizing quality, collaboration, and employee growth. About the Opportunity:The SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II role is responsible for administering cloud-hosted systems that support mission-critical applications. This position ensures system reliability, security, capacity, and performance across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. The role contributes by maintaining operational continuity and supporting secure, efficient technology infrastructure. Responsibilities:Configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-hosted mission systems and related services.Install and update software; administer user accounts and access controls.Implement change and patch management, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.Monitor system health, logs, and performance; investigate incidents and coordinate corrective actions.Provision and scale cloud resources to manage demand and optimize usage.Maintain and validate backup and recovery procedures.Document system configurations and ensure software approval compliance.Support security and compliance activities including Authority to Operate artifacts and vulnerability reporting.Maintain operational documentation and support asset reporting.Coordinate service-level expectations and incident response with technology operations center.Support approved changes outside normal hours as needed. Requirements:Three to five years of related systems administration experience, including cloud-hosted mission systems.Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience.Experience with configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cloud-hosted systems.Knowledge of account administration, access controls, patching, log analysis, backup and recovery, and configuration management.Working knowledge of automation, scripting, cloud provisioning, security monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.Ability to document procedures and coordinate technical incidents and changes.Preferred: relevant cloud administration or Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.Must be a US Citizen able to meet security and background investigation requirements. Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Benefits & Perks:Paid vacationMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceMatching 401(k) planTuition and training reimbursementLong- and short-term disability coverage Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.