Systems Administrator – LIMS & Scientific Applications

About the role

Program Overview: Supporting NIH biomedical research systems, including LIMS and scientific applications, within a secure environment.

Key Details: Location: Remote. Public Trust eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premises servers, applications, and supporting infrastructure
• Support LIMS platforms used for laboratory operations, sample tracking, and research data management
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SAS software products and associated services
• Monitor system performance, availability, data integrity, and storage capacity
• Manage application access, user permissions, security configurations, and system updates
• Support data backup, recovery, patching, and ongoing system maintenance
• Work with laboratory personnel, researchers, cybersecurity teams, and IT staff to resolve technical issues
• Maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration records
• Support compliance with applicable NIH security policies and select-agent access requirements

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux server environments
• Hands-on experience supporting on-premises infrastructure and enterprise applications
• Experience administering, configuring, or troubleshooting LIMS or comparable scientific laboratory systems
• Experience supporting SAS software products or similar research platforms
• Understanding of databases, data storage, backup/recovery, and access management
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting mission-critical applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability and successfully complete required biosurety screening

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00. Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

About the company

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.