System Administrator

About the role

You will serve as the definitive technical authority for a mission-critical web-based internal tool, owning the full lifecycle of design, development, and deployment within a highly classified environment. This position requires you to architect and engineer secure, scalable applications that directly support U.S. national interest missions through data-driven insights. You will be responsible for driving application architecture decisions and implementing robust SecDevOps practices that align with federal regulatory mandates. You will act as a trusted partner, leveraging technology-agnostic solutions to address difficult and important mission sets for demanding sponsors. This role demands deep expertise within the Sponsor's classified AWS environment, specifically C2S and C2E, to ensure operational security and compliance. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and compliance, ensuring all deliverables meet stringent sponsor expectations. The position is integral to the success of a solution-driven company focused on delivering critical data insights to customers with missions critical to national interests. You will own the technical strategy and execution, ensuring the solution is both resilient and aligned with program management needs.

Key facts

What you'll do

Perform comprehensive analysis of existing system architectures to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization within the AWS infrastructure.

Design and deploy secure, scalable web applications using infrastructure as code methodologies to automate environment provisioning and management.

Implement and maintain robust security controls and SecDevOps pipelines to ensure continuous compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex mission requirements into technical specifications and deliverable solutions.

Monitor system performance and availability, conducting proactive tuning and troubleshooting to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure high reliability.

Develop and execute rigorous testing strategies, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, to validate system integrity.

Manage the full application lifecycle, from initial design and development through deployment, decommissioning, and continuous improvement.

Document all system configurations, processes, and procedures to maintain comprehensive knowledge management and operational continuity.

Serve as the primary technical liaison between development teams, program management, and sponsor stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Utilize advanced scripting and automation techniques to streamline administrative tasks and enhance the efficiency of operational workflows.

Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices to recommend improvements that enhance security posture and operational effectiveness.

Conduct regular reviews of system logs and security events to identify anomalies and potential threats in the classified environment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitive nature of the mission and the need for a valid federal security clearance.

Candidates must possess a Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

You must have extensive experience with AWS environments, specifically C2S and C2E, including architecture, deployment, and management of services.

A strong background in SecDevOps practices and experience implementing secure DevOps pipelines is mandatory.

Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is required for automated provisioning and configuration.

Demonstrated expertise in web application architecture and deployment within a Windows and Linux operating environment is essential.

Experience with federal compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements, such as NIST 800-53 and RMF, is strictly required.

You must have a proven track record of managing the full application lifecycle in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.

Nice to have

Experience with data insights and technology solutions for government missions is preferred.

Knowledge of solution-driven environments focused on national interests is a significant advantage.

Practical notes

U.S. citizenship is required.

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Extensive AWS experience, specifically C2S and C2E, is required.

SecDevOps practices and infrastructure as code proficiency are mandatory.

Federal compliance framework experience is strictly required.

The role requires the ability to serve as a technical authority and collaborate with stakeholders.

Candidates must demonstrate a proven ability to manage the full application lifecycle in mission-critical settings.