Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Chartis Federal is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to provide systems administration support for a mission-critical tactical communications environment.

This role is responsible for supporting the continuous operation, performance, maintenance, backup and recovery readiness, and operational stability of communications systems infrastructure in a secure operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and rebuild servers and infrastructure systems
• Configure hardware, software, storage, services, directories, and related systems
• Perform daily monitoring of systems, applications, logs, and operational health
• Conduct backup and recovery operations
• Perform file archival, storage management, and system maintenance
• Apply operating system patches, upgrades, and security updates
• Support system hardening and cybersecurity compliance
• Create, modify, and manage user accounts
• Provide Tier III troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure incidents
• Support hardware/software recovery activities
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning
• Optimize CPU, memory, and storage resources
• Maintain environmental monitoring equipment
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Support ad hoc technical initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of systems administration experience
• Strong Windows and/or Linux systems administration experience
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions
• Experience with patch management and enterprise monitoring
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft, VMware, or similar certifications
• Experience in DHS or federal environments
• Familiarity with TACCOM or secure operational systems
• Existing DHS suitability or federal clearance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Occasional after-hours support in mission-critical environment
• Must pass CBP background investigation
• Must comply with federal cybersecurity/security requirements

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.