Job Requirements
Springfield, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$160,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a Systems Administrator responsible for resolving IT hardware and software infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software or system functional specifications. Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves issues with IT infrastructure including user systems, servers, storage and network connectivity. Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users. Applies security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment. Supports new infrastructure projects. Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure.
Responsible for the administration, operation, troubleshooting, and security of IT infrastructure supporting containerized applications. This includes container runtimes, orchestration platforms, cluster networking, persistent storage, and related security controls. Uses systems analysis techniques to diagnose and resolve issues affecting containerized workloads, nodes, storage, and connectivity, ensuring availability, performance, and integrity of the environment. Applies security patches, OS and Kubernetes upgrades, and container image updates. Supports new container-platform infrastructure projects and maintains accurate configuration documentation for assigned systems.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Administrator provides infrastructure and platform support for containerized applications. Responsibilities include identification of problems in the container environment, root-cause diagnosis (pod/node failures, resource constraints, CNI/overlay networking issues, persistent volume problems, control-plane issues), and development of corrective action plans.
Corrective maintenance: Isolate and restore failed containerized services, nodes, or cluster components.
Perfective maintenance: Optimize cluster performance, resource allocation, autoscaling, and observability.
Adaptive maintenance: Update configurations, perform version upgrades, adapt to new security or infrastructure requirements, and support platform changes while preserving workload functionality.
Manage container lifecycle operations (image management, deployments, rollouts, scaling) and the underlying container-runtime infrastructure.
Create and maintain as-is documentation, including high-level architecture diagrams of the containerized environment (clusters, namespaces, workloads, services, ingress, storage classes, networking, and integration points) and associated system requirements.
Support maintenance of active security authorizations (A&A) and Body of Evidence (BoE) artifacts (POAMs, control implementations, test plans). Implement applicable STIGs, CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, vendor hardening guides for container platforms, and ensure timely patching of nodes, container images, and related components. Integrate with enterprise security services (ESS) and use required tools (XACTA 360, Service+, CPT, SWAP, etc.).
Support build, test, and deployment of container images, Helm charts manifests, and infrastructure configurations via enterprise, government-managed CI/CD pipelines (where applicable). Focus is on platform operations, image/registry management, and orchestration—not application code development.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
Minimum of six (6) years of system administration experience. Experience with container technologies (Docker/container, Kubernetes) and preferably AWS (EKS or equivalent) or comparable cloud/on-premises container platforms.
CompTIA Security+ or the ability to obtain within 90 days
Active/current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
Desired:
Experience with Helm or similar packaging tools.
Container security knowledge (image scanning, network policies, runtime protection, CIS benchmarks).
GitOps experience and CI/CD pipelines for container deployments.
Prior experience in classified DoD/IC environments supporting A&A processes.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI and ability to obtain Polygraph
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $160K - $190K (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.
Gridiron IT is seeking a Systems Administrator responsible for resolving IT hardware and software infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software or system functional specifications. Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves issues with IT infrastructure including user systems, servers, storage and network connectivity. Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users. Applies security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment. Supports new infrastructure projects. Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure.
Responsible for the administration, operation, troubleshooting, and security of IT infrastructure supporting containerized applications. This includes container runtimes, orchestration platforms, cluster networking, persistent storage, and related security controls. Uses systems analysis techniques to diagnose and resolve issues affecting containerized workloads, nodes, storage, and connectivity, ensuring availability, performance, and integrity of the environment. Applies security patches, OS and Kubernetes upgrades, and container image updates. Supports new container-platform infrastructure projects and maintains accurate configuration documentation for assigned systems.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Administrator provides infrastructure and platform support for containerized applications. Responsibilities include identification of problems in the container environment, root-cause diagnosis (pod/node failures, resource constraints, CNI/overlay networking issues, persistent volume problems, control-plane issues), and development of corrective action plans.
Corrective maintenance: Isolate and restore failed containerized services, nodes, or cluster components.
Perfective maintenance: Optimize cluster performance, resource allocation, autoscaling, and observability.
Adaptive maintenance: Update configurations, perform version upgrades, adapt to new security or infrastructure requirements, and support platform changes while preserving workload functionality.
Manage container lifecycle operations (image management, deployments, rollouts, scaling) and the underlying container-runtime infrastructure.
Create and maintain as-is documentation, including high-level architecture diagrams of the containerized environment (clusters, namespaces, workloads, services, ingress, storage classes, networking, and integration points) and associated system requirements.
Support maintenance of active security authorizations (A&A) and Body of Evidence (BoE) artifacts (POAMs, control implementations, test plans). Implement applicable STIGs, CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, vendor hardening guides for container platforms, and ensure timely patching of nodes, container images, and related components. Integrate with enterprise security services (ESS) and use required tools (XACTA 360, Service+, CPT, SWAP, etc.).
Support build, test, and deployment of container images, Helm charts manifests, and infrastructure configurations via enterprise, government-managed CI/CD pipelines (where applicable). Focus is on platform operations, image/registry management, and orchestration—not application code development.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
Minimum of six (6) years of system administration experience. Experience with container technologies (Docker/container, Kubernetes) and preferably AWS (EKS or equivalent) or comparable cloud/on-premises container platforms.
CompTIA Security+ or the ability to obtain within 90 days
Active/current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
Desired:
Experience with Helm or similar packaging tools.
Container security knowledge (image scanning, network policies, runtime protection, CIS benchmarks).
GitOps experience and CI/CD pipelines for container deployments.
Prior experience in classified DoD/IC environments supporting A&A processes.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI and ability to obtain Polygraph
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $160K - $190K (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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