Lead Systems Administrator
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Summary
Leads systems administration for government systems (SMS/E-SMS/BRED/VTIME) across on-prem physical/virtual infrastructure and Azure Government Cloud in Champaign, IL. Day to day involves Windows/Linux server management, patching to DoD standards (STIG, ACAS, NIST 800-53), backup/recovery, network documentation, and GitLab-based SysOps workflows.
Lead Systems Administrator
Location: Champaign, IL
Schedule: On-site Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
Clearance: Active Secret
Summary: Own the end-to-end systems administration of SMS/E-SMS/BRED/VTIME across physical/virtual infrastructure and Azure Government Cloud, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance
Responsibilities
- Lead installation, configuration, performance tuning, and optimization for Windows/Linux servers and virtualized platforms across the enclave.
- Architect and administer Azure Gov resources (VMs, App Services, SQL) aligned to DISA, AR 25-2, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5.
- Direct patching and updates for servers, network devices, and VM infrastructure; enforce DoD IA standards and respond to IAVM, STIG, SCAP, ACAS, and CERT directives.
- Own backup and recovery strategy (full/differential/incremental cadence; off-site storage; restore testing with documented verification).
- Develop logical/physical network diagrams; maintain PPSM documentation; optimize connectivity across the enclave and BUILDER (SMS) customer community.
- Provide SME input for COOP planning; chair/participate in CCBs and enterprise architecture discussions.
- Lead SysOps workflows and ticketing (GitLab); oversee monthly reporting and change management processes.