Job Requirements
Washington, DC
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$150,000 - $200,000
Job Description
COTS System Administrator
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: Top Secret clearance
Position Overview:
The Senior System Administrator (SysAdm) will support the implementation of a COTS physical access system. The Senior SysAdm will partner with the government Product Manager in providing technical direction and strategic solutions, O&M support, working with the vendor, and adhere to agile methodology and kanban and scrum ceremonies. Key skills needed for the position include experiences with the technology and business tools listed below and strong verbal and written skills and demonstrates self-organizing and initiative competencies.
Responsibilities:
Provide development and O&M support for a production system during core working hours and non-core working hours as needed to meet mission needs.
Understand and assist with the installation, configuration, and validation of the Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software product in test and production environments.
Coordinate integration activities with cross?functional teams, including networking, server/VM administrators, identity and access management, and application owners.
Evaluate system requirements, dependencies, and integration points to ensure compatibility and operational readiness.
Understand, communicate, support and coordinate support activities including;
Networking - such as ports, protocols, firewalls, and load balancers as required for system connectivity.
Compute - such as server and virtual machine provisioning, configuration, and performance tuning.
Database - collaborate with database teams to configure, query, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server instances.
Identity and Access – authentication and authorization mechanisms including single sign on and possess knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID.
Integration - work with APIs and integration frameworks, including Microsoft Graph, to support data exchange and system interoperability.
Assist in preparing documentation required for system accreditation, compliance, and security assessments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
Provide hands?on troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout testing and deployment phases.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical considerations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Skills and Experience:
Broad technical experience across networking, servers, virtualization, identity management, and system integration.
7 years of experience understanding of ports, protocols, firewalls, and network connectivity troubleshooting.
7 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments and virtual machine platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper?V).
Solid understanding of relational database concepts and 5 years of hands?on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
5 years of experience supporting COTS product deployments in government environments
7 years of scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation or integration tasks.
7 years of experience working knowledge of authentication and identity services, including Microsoft Entra ID.
Solid understanding of system accreditation, compliance frameworks, or security assessment processes.
Strong ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
Experience with Agile and Scrum and Kanban frameworks/methodologies.
Experience with Atlassian tools to include Jira and Confluence.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Self-motivated with strong initiative, work independently, and “roll up their sleeves” to drive tasks to completion.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with the Certipath TrustVistor or similar product.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance required
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: Top Secret clearance
Position Overview:
The Senior System Administrator (SysAdm) will support the implementation of a COTS physical access system. The Senior SysAdm will partner with the government Product Manager in providing technical direction and strategic solutions, O&M support, working with the vendor, and adhere to agile methodology and kanban and scrum ceremonies. Key skills needed for the position include experiences with the technology and business tools listed below and strong verbal and written skills and demonstrates self-organizing and initiative competencies.
Responsibilities:
Provide development and O&M support for a production system during core working hours and non-core working hours as needed to meet mission needs.
Understand and assist with the installation, configuration, and validation of the Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software product in test and production environments.
Coordinate integration activities with cross?functional teams, including networking, server/VM administrators, identity and access management, and application owners.
Evaluate system requirements, dependencies, and integration points to ensure compatibility and operational readiness.
Understand, communicate, support and coordinate support activities including;
Networking - such as ports, protocols, firewalls, and load balancers as required for system connectivity.
Compute - such as server and virtual machine provisioning, configuration, and performance tuning.
Database - collaborate with database teams to configure, query, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server instances.
Identity and Access – authentication and authorization mechanisms including single sign on and possess knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID.
Integration - work with APIs and integration frameworks, including Microsoft Graph, to support data exchange and system interoperability.
Assist in preparing documentation required for system accreditation, compliance, and security assessments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
Provide hands?on troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout testing and deployment phases.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical considerations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Skills and Experience:
Broad technical experience across networking, servers, virtualization, identity management, and system integration.
7 years of experience understanding of ports, protocols, firewalls, and network connectivity troubleshooting.
7 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments and virtual machine platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper?V).
Solid understanding of relational database concepts and 5 years of hands?on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
5 years of experience supporting COTS product deployments in government environments
7 years of scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation or integration tasks.
7 years of experience working knowledge of authentication and identity services, including Microsoft Entra ID.
Solid understanding of system accreditation, compliance frameworks, or security assessment processes.
Strong ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
Experience with Agile and Scrum and Kanban frameworks/methodologies.
Experience with Atlassian tools to include Jira and Confluence.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Self-motivated with strong initiative, work independently, and “roll up their sleeves” to drive tasks to completion.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with the Certipath TrustVistor or similar product.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance required
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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