Sustainment Engineer/System Administrator

RWD Consulting LLC
Bethesda, United States of America
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Bethesda, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Azure
Software Documentation
Databases
Monitoring of Systems
Information Technology Operations
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Linux Servers
Machine Learning
Networking Basics
Performance Tuning
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
TCP/IP
Software Vulnerability Management
Enterprise Software Applications
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Data Management

Job description

Maintain and administer servers, databases, applications, and cloud environments supporting CQM systems Monitor system health, performance, and availability (uptime, latency, capacity) Perform patching, updates, and system upgrades in accordance with DoD/DHA policies Manage user access, permissions, and identity controls (CAC/role-based access) Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks Support deployment and sustainment of data platforms, dashboards, and ML solutions Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, STIGs) Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and SOPs Coordinate with cybersecurity teams for vulnerability management and incident response Support audit readiness, including system logs, traceability, and accreditation arti

Requirements

Do you have experience in System tuning?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience Minimum 5-8 years of experience in system administration, IT operations, or infrastructure support Experience managing Windows/Linux servers, databases, and enterprise applications Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs) Experience with monitoring tools and system performance tuning Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIG compliance) Experience supporting healthcare or federal IT environments preferred, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) ITIL Foundation Certification

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