Senior Cloud Systems Administrator
Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
Credence has an immediate openiing for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to support the Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Portfolio Hosting Support Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, automation, and optimization of enterprise hosting environments supporting mission-critical applications and services.
This role requires a professional who is equally comfortable managing Windows-based infrastructure, supporting Linux systems, and implementing modern DevOps practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position is a hybrid role, requiring on-site support at Credence Headquarters in McLean, Virginia, three days per week.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to …
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and related services
- Support and manage Linux servers (Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar distributions) in enterprise environments
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation of hosted applications and services
- Implement, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation using scripting and configuration management tools
- Support DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated deployments, and system monitoring
- Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and program stakeholders to support hosting requirements
- Perform routine system patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening activities
- Manage virtualized environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based platforms
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams
- Support backup, recovery, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery activities
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, government regulations, and applicable standards
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting
- Experience supporting Linux operating systems in production environments
- Experience with PowerShell and at least one additional scripting language such as Bash or Python
- Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Experience implementing or supporting DevOps tools and practices
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewall concepts
- Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance management tools
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense (DoD) environments
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices
- Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical hosting environments
- Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, AWS, Azure, or related industry certifications
Desired Technical Skills
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- PowerShell, Bash, Python
- VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
- Git, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Terraform, Ansible
- Docker, Kubernetes
- IIS, Apache, Nginx
- Monitoring and logging platforms
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions
$145,000 - $160,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, education, certifications, skills, location, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Skills
- Active Directory
- AI
- Ansible
- Automation
- AWS
- Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Bash
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Containerization
- Corrective Action
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps
- DHCP
- DNS
- Docker
- Firewall
- GCP
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab
- Hyper-V
- Iis
- Infrastructure as Code
- Jenkins
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Networking
- Nginx
- Nist
- Performance Management
- PowerShell
- Python
- Root Cause Analysis
- TCP/IP
- Terraform
- Ubuntu
- Virtualization
- VMware
- Windows Server
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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen? , Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)? (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.) , Are you at least 18 years old? (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work) , How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before? If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. 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Short answers (1)
- What are your annual salary expectations in USD?
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- Are you a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust?
- Are you able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you reside local to McLean, VA?
- Are you open to working a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week being located on-site in McLean, VA?
- Do you have at least five (5) years of experience administering Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting?
- Do you have hands-on experience supporting Linux operating systems in a production environment?
- Do you have experience with PowerShell and at least one additional scripting language such as Bash or Python?
- Do you have hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V?
- Do you have experience implementing or supporting DevOps tools/practices and using source control systems such as Git?