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Koniag Emerging Technologies, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced System Administrator to support our federal client. This role combines traditional system administration with cloud infrastructure management in AWS. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with federal IT systems and a strong understanding of government operations. This position requires a Public Trust Clearance. This position is Hybrid, with some on-site work required.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing both on-premises and cloud-based systems.

Principal Responsibilities Include

• Managing and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2 instances, S3 storage, and related services
• Administering Windows and Linux servers, including patch management and security updates
• Implementing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Managing user access controls and authentication systems
• Monitoring system performance and capacity planning
• Providing technical support and problem resolution for end-users
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning
• Documenting system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Collaborating with security teams to ensure compliance with federal standards
• Supporting migration initiatives from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions
• Maintaining system availability and implementing preventive maintenance

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
• Previous experience working with federal agencies
• Experience working in Agile environments

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53)
• Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux administration
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
• Strong scripting abilities (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management
• Experience with ticketing and service management systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Experience with change management processes in federal environments

Desired Skills And Competencies

• AWS certifications (Ex. Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
• Experience with configuration management tools (ex. Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with federal IT security requirements (FISMA, NIST)
• Prior experience with Department of Interior systems
• Knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement processes

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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