Systems Administrator Lead
$97k - $164.9kASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
Position Overview
The Systems Administrator Lead provides technical and leadership oversight for the administration of servers, operating systems, and core infrastructure services that support mission-critical operations in a federal IT environment. The role directs day-to-day systems administration activities across Windows, Unix, Linux, and virtualization platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for on-premises and cloud workloads. The Systems Administrator Lead coordinates ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes, leads planning and execution of upgrades and patch cycles, and mentors junior administrators while enforcing documentation and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and optimize enterprise server platforms across Windows Server, Linux distributions, and virtualization technologies such as VMware, ensuring capacity, performance, and resilience.
Implement standardized build configurations, automation scripts, and configuration management practices to streamline provisioning and reduce configuration drift.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex operating system, virtualization, and infrastructure issues affecting mission-critical services, driving permanent fixes for recurring problems.
Coordinate with change management to plan and execute patching, upgrades, maintenance windows, and lifecycle management activities with minimal service disruption.
Implement and monitor system-level security controls, including hardening, access management, vulnerability remediation, and logging, in collaboration with cybersecurity teams.
Oversee monitoring and alerting for system-level events, ensuring timely incident response and alignment with incident and problem management processes.
Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including build guides, configuration records, inventories, topology diagrams, and recovery procedures to support audits, compliance, and continuity.
Lead and mentor systems administration staff, providing technical guidance, enforcing standards, and supporting professional development in a highly regulated environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
8+ years of experience in systems administration for Windows, Unix, Linux, or VMware environments, with several years in a lead or senior capacity.
Candidates must have experience with Sun Solaris administration
Excellent knowledge of relevant operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Red Hat, CentOS) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, ESXi) in enterprise environments.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and experience with system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across infrastructure, network, and security teams.
Familiarity with ITIL-aligned practices for incident, problem, and change management in support of mission-critical services.
Candidates must have a current secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced platform certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, RHCSA/RHCE, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Experience leading systems administration teams or mixed on-premises and cloud infrastructure operations in defense or other highly regulated environments.
Experience with regulatory and data security best practices applicable to federal IT environments.
Compensation Ranges
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
$97,000 - $164,900
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
- ...This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB Incorporated is seeking a Systems Administrator to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will have: ~ Linux, STE/STN tools...SuggestedFull time
$131k - $168k
...System Administrator, STE Mission Support Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Intelliforce, we support mission environments where uptime, performance, and technical precision matter every day. In this role, you will help keep critical STE systems stable, secure...SuggestedImmediate startVisa sponsorship$7.5k
...Job Brief System Engineering, SOA, Engineering Plans Job Description The RealmOne TRIBE is looking for you! RealmOne... ...Engineers, Telecommunication Technical Analysts and System Administrators, responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations...SuggestedContract workWork experience placementImmediate startFlexible hours- ...This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB Incorporated is seeking a System Administrator to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will meet the requirements below: Linux...SuggestedFull time
- ...Senior System Administrator • Be a member of a system administration team responsible for the design, deployment, installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux/UNIX-based server systems and software. • Be able to learn quickly and work independently as well as...Suggested
$8k
...Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a System Administrator on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting...Permanent employmentContract workTemporary workImmediate startRelocationFlexible hours$170k - $200k
...What You'll be Owning GRVTY is seeking a Systems Administrator with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Systems Administrator provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and...Contract workImmediate start$10k
...is rare within our industry. Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day...Hourly payFull timeContract workTemporary workWork experience placementSummer workImmediate start$60k - $93.9k
...The Junior System Administrator supports the daily operation and maintenance of enterprise IT systems to ensure availability, performance, and security in a mission‑critical environment. The role focuses on hands‑on administration of operating systems, user accounts,...Contract workWork at officeRemote work$175k - $215k
...Amentum is seeking a System Administrator 3 to provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers....Hourly payContract workLocal area- ...Virtualization Ip networking and Firewall exp. ALL LINUX Solid understanding of PKI/TLS/crypto including crypto policies Exp w/ automation tools is a bonus Application support and general troubleshooting SSP compliance and STE/STN support on Linux systems...
- ...secure communications equipment while providing the industry's leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts.... ...Summary We are seeking an experienced Classified Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and secure our mission-critical, high-...Full timeTemporary workWork at officeMonday to FridayFlexible hoursShift work
- ...is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: System Administrator 3 Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/ Poly For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to...Flexible hours
$208k - $238k
...This opportunity supports a team of Application Engineers, Database Engineers, Information Systems Security Engineers, Network Engineers, Software Engineers, System Administrators, Systems Engineers, Technical Writers, by supporting the full life cycle of IT resources....Contract workWork experience placementImmediate startFlexible hours$105k - $125k
...Junction, Maryland Type: Contract Job #3943 Title: System Administrator Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $... ...mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our...Contract work- Dover Networks LLC in Maryland seeks a highly experienced Database Administrator to maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases, including Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE. You will manage disaster recovery, performance tuning, indexing, data organization...
- Position Description Performs daily systems analysis, customer and contractor training, systems administration, and hardware maintenance. Performs daily analysis of systems and database management and configuration of Operating Systems, Software Applications, Active Directory...For contractorsLocal area
- ...and long-term career growth. We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, and modernization... ...mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want...
- Position Summary The System Administrator will support the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA) Case Management Tracking Analysis and Reporting System (CMTARS) Operations and Maintenance program. This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting...Contract work
$128k - $160k
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Systems Administrator is expected to be able to accomplish the following: Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Performs...Full timeContract workTemporary workLocal areaShift work- Required Skills System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9 (upgrading servers, workstations, laptops) Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks Experience with the Customer data transfer process Hardware installation experience...Temporary work
- System Administrator II (SA) This position requires an Active Top Secret SCI with Fullscope Polygraph clearance to be considered. ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award-winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record...Flexible hours
$90k - $120k
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Journeyman Systems Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuration, deployment and maintaining Windows servers, Windows 11 desktop systems, Network infrastructure and compliance...Full timeLocal areaRemote work$90k - $135k
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Journeyman Systems Administrator in Patuxent River, MD to support the Core Avionics Engineering Division (CAED) within NAWCAD. This role supports the Avionics Engineering Department and Mission Systems Group labs, ensuring...Full timeTemporary workRemote work$75k - $150k
...employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are looking for an enterprising System Administrator to develop and implement Windows- and Linux-based engineering solutions within a government software hosting facility. This...Full timeContract workTemporary workCasual workFlexible hours- System Administrator 1 - Avid Technology Professionals Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Responsibilities & Qualifications Containers/Cloud environments Storage Management Virtualization IP networking and firewall experience All Linux: solid understanding of PKI/TLS...Full time
- A top-tier engineering firm is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to manage cloud environments using Java and open-source technologies. The ideal candidate must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance and have extensive experience in Linux systems and networking. Responsibilities...Hourly payShift workAfternoon shift
- Independent Software, Inc. is looking for a System Administrator Level 2 to provide advanced technical support for IT systems in Maryland. The role involves troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network issues while supporting users globally. The ideal candidate...Remote job
$150k
System Administrator - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work Model: 100% Onsite Type: Direct Hire (W2) Compensation: Up to $150,000/year Schedule: 40 hours/week Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required) About the Role We’re hiring...Local area- Overview Position Title: Systems Administrator Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead Job Type: Full-time Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Summary Drive automation and modernization to truly impact mission success...Full timeContract workWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startFlexible hours
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Systems Administrator Lead. Be the first to apply!
- system admin Annapolis, MD
- application system administrator Annapolis, MD
- computer systems administrator Annapolis, MD
- microsoft systems administrator Annapolis, MD
- remote systems administrator Annapolis, MD
- systems administrator Annapolis, MD
- server administrator Annapolis, MD
- enterprise administrator Annapolis, MD
- IT infrastructure administrator Annapolis, MD
- IT administrator Annapolis, MD

