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# System Administrator III w/Top Secret Clearance (Contingent)

- **Company:** A3 Consulting Llc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Engineering, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf2dd2eab96c5a44

## About the Role

* Associate's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
 * Minimum five years of experience as a system administrator.
 * Must be willing to work alternating weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts, as this team is a 24x7 operation.
 * Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.
 * Highly detail oriented and meticulous.
 * Exemplifies critical thinking and outside-the-box thinking.
 * Self-motivated and proactive.
 * Work well independently and as part of a team.
 * Experience working in a helpdesk-like environment.
 * Security+ certified (or willing to obtain certification).

Security Clearance:

 * Active Top Secret

## Description

A3 Consulting LLC is looking to hire a System Administrator III for our government client. The experienced System Administrator will be responsible for troubleshooting and supporting mission critical systems and applications in a fast-paced operations environment which includes coordinating, configuring, and implementing change management processes across systems. If you have a passion for helping clients and are looking to be a key player in a fast-growing, innovative company, this role is for you., * Handle user requests for file corrections, backend file ingestion and processing on Windows and Linux servers with a heavy emphasis on Linux administration.

 * Provide Tier 3 support to helpdesk for end user OPIS support.
 * Monitor data transfers within DCSA network and transmissions to external Agencies.
 * Participate in the development, implementation, and validation of new IT projects, deployments, and initiatives.
 * Assists new hires to learn the entry level roles.
 * Manage UAT testing scenarios that require knowledge of how the OPIS environment operates.
 * Works with developers, test team, and test users to coordinate testing before a project is released to production.
 * Provide oversight to the other members of the team.
 * Handles high priority and high visibility requests as made by the business unit or DCSA ITPMO Federal Leads.
 * Works with federal leads and developer staff on production issues that arise and pulls in stakeholders, as needed.
 * Document procedures, policies, and configurations related to IT systems and infrastructure.
 * Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of IT.


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