Systems Administrator
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Salary$50k – $290k
LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD, Bluffdale, Utah, Annapolis Junction, United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentBuy
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 14, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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At least five (5) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (Level 1)
A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (Level 1)
Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (Level 2)
A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (Level 2)
Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (Level 3)
A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (Level 3)
A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required
Experience supporting and maintain HPC architectures including Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) and Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) systems
Experience integrating and managing Special Purpose Devices (SPD) such as FPGAs, ASICs, and GPUs
Experience collaborating with software integration engineers and technical experts to enhance system-level performance, scalability, and reliability
Skills
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Rocky Linux
Windows
Slurm
PBS
Grid Engine
Lustre
GPFS
InfiniBand
Slingshot
Omni-Path
FPGAs
ASICs
GPUs
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off
About the company
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
About the role
Swift is seeking a Systems Administrator (SA) to join our growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD and Bluffdale, Utah.
This role is ideal for a motivated IT professional with a passion for system reliability, performance optimization, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. As a key member of our technical operations group, the SA will:
Responsibilities:
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Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
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Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
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Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
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Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
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Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
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Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
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Configure and manage enterprise-grade operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, and Windows. Perform OS installation, patching, and tuning; troubleshoot system and network components; and implement enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and scalability across diverse environments.
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Support the description of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
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Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
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Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
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Support and maintain HPC tools such as Slurm, PBS, or Grid Engine
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Manage distributed file systems like Lustre or GPFS, and troubleshoot I/O performance issues
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Monitor and maintain high-speed interconnects such as InfiniBand, Slingshot, or Omni-Path
Requirements:
Level 1-At least five (5) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
**Level 2-**Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or
university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s
degree.
Level 3- Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or
university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s
degree.
Desired:
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Experience supporting and maintain HPC architectures including Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) and Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) systems to enable scalable, high-throughput computing.
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Experience integrating and managing Special Purpose Devices (SPD) such as FPGAs, ASICs, and GPUs, ensuring seamless hardware/software interaction and optimal performance.
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Experience collaborating with software integration engineers and technical experts to enhance system-level performance, scalability, and reliability through co-design and cross-functional optimization
Security Clearance:
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A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.
Legal
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
Benefits
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
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