System Administrator - ACWS
Salary$105k – $115k
LocationProposals, Washington DC
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Company size201–500 people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Experience with Microsoft Copilot and/or an approved equivalent AI solution
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable
4+ years supporting Windows, Linux, application servers, enterprise platforms, and cloud-based production environments; Amazon RDS preferred
Experience with patching, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, security hardening, incident response, and operational support
CompTIA Security+ and platform certification (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, or AWS certification)
Active Secret clearance
Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems
Experience with DoD, Army, IL5/IL6, RMF/ATO, cArmy, or federal enterprise environments
Experience supporting Appian, Java middleware, databases, monitoring tools, or cloud-hosted applications
Ability to obtain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship
May be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Requires background checks where permitted by law
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Skills
Microsoft Copilot
Windows
Linux
Amazon RDS
Appian
Java
cloud
AWS
All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
About the role
System Administrator Summary: Supports system administration by maintaining servers, operating systems, access controls, monitoring, patching, configuration, and operational readiness for secure mission application environments.
Required Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
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4+ years supporting Windows, Linux, application servers, enterprise platforms, and cloud-based production environments; Amazon RDS preferred
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Experience with patching, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, security hardening, incident response, and operational support.
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CompTIA Security+ and platform certification (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, or AWS certification)
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Active Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, financial, or mission enterprise systems.
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Experience with DoD, Army, IL5/IL6, RMF/ATO, cArmy, or federal enterprise environments.
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Experience supporting Appian, Java middleware, databases, monitoring tools, or cloud-hosted applications.
Responsibilities:
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Administer and sustain ACWS systems, operating environments, and platform services.
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Support patching, configuration changes, access management, monitoring, and issue resolution.
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Maintain system documentation, SOPs, operational checklists, and support records.
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Coordinate system incidents, outages, performance issues, and maintenance activities.
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Support security compliance, operational readiness, and continuity planning.
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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
DSA - Salary Pay Range
$105,000—$115,000 USD
Many of DSA’s positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
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