Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator II to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the operations, maintenance, and technical administration of enterprise-level physical access control and video surveillance systems for our customer’s facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring secure and uninterrupted access to mission-critical sites through system monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance activities aligned with federal security and operational requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Essential functions/responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, server hardware, and enterprise applications.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security; take proactive measures to address issues before they impact operations.
- Perform system backups, recovery operations, and disaster recovery testing in accordance with established policies.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in compliance with organizational security standards.
- Apply operating system and application patches, updates, and configuration changes as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents as required.
- Participate in audits, risk assessments, and incident response planning.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
- Write and maintain detailed documentation for code, architecture, and processes.
- Coordinate with third-party service providers and system engineers for advanced troubleshooting, upgrades, and integration support.
- Provision and deprovision user access, maintain role-based permissions, and update facility configurations as needed to reflect site-specific requirements.
- Respond to after-hours incidents or access issues on a rotating basis, in accordance with established response time requirements.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations
- Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years of relevant system administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux, or UNIX operating systems.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or equivalent.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Work environment
- This work is normally completed in a telework environment.
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization and client facilities.
Travel required:
No
Proficiency Requirement
The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.The base salary range for this position is: $94,925 - $133,810This base salary range represents a general guideline. An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work).
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ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops.
GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.comGAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
