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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - Government Deployments - **Company:** Chainalysis Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Antivirus Softwares, Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, Oracle WebLogic Server, System Configuration, Data Transmissions, Data Integrity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, PostgreSQL, Unix Shell, Network Monitoring, OpenShift, Oracle Databases, Release Management, Cloud Services, Blockchain, Security Software, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, Oracle Fusion Middleware, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Web Services, WSGI, Delivery Pipeline, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Firewall Services Module, Vmware - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9131875/systems-administrator-government-deployments ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph required at start. * U.S. citizenship required (position is not eligible for visa sponsorship). * 5+ years of experience in systems administration or technical delivery within classified U.S. Government or Intelligence Community environments. * Hands-on experience with C2S/AWS and core cloud services (EC2, VPC, ELB, RDS, S3, EBS). * Strong Linux and Windows system administration background, including managing web infrastructure (Apache, WSGI, PostgreSQL). * Proven security engineering experience, including hardening systems and remediating vulnerabilities in accordance with RMF and STIG requirements. * Solid network engineering foundation, including experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, and security software (IDS/IPS, anti-virus, endpoint protection). * Virtualization expertise with technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM. * Strong written documentation and troubleshooting skills, with an ownership mindset and an ability to operate independently within secure customer facilities. Stands Out: * AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer). * Proficiency with automation and scripting languages, specifically Python and Bash/Unix shell scripting. * Experience with OpenShift 4, enterprise VMware, or containerized application environments. * Knowledge of PL/SQL, database administration, Oracle Fusion Middleware, or WebLogic 12c. * Exposure to API services, government data platforms (DPaaS), or CI/CD deployment pipelines. * Prior experience deploying and sustaining software in air-gapped, classified, or disconnected environments. * Familiarity with blockchain technology, cryptocurrency analytics, or intelligence applications. ## Description CGS is seeking a Systems Administrator - Government Deployments to operate, maintain, secure, and optimize Chainalysis technology within classified U.S. Intelligence Community environments. Serving as the hands-on systems administration authority for production environments supporting mission users, you will ensure deployed capabilities remain available, secure, performant, and compliant throughout their operational lifecycle. In this role, you will work closely with customer system owners, technical stakeholders, and internal CGS teams (Technical Product, Forward-Deployed Engineering, Solution Architecture, Security, Product, and Engineering). You will focus on the sustainment and administration of approved production architectures rather than establishing new deployment architectures. Please note: This position requires you to work physically on-site with customers in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area up to five days per week. In this role, you'll: * Systems Administration & Production Operations: Install, configure, administer, maintain, and optimize Linux and Windows operating systems within C2S/AWS and approved government environments. Provision IaaS components (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3) and maintain web/application infrastructure (Apache, WSGI, PostgreSQL, WebLogic, VMware, OpenShift). * System Maintenance & Release Management: Lead upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and software release deployments within established architectures. Validate system prerequisites, coordinate maintenance windows, execute change procedures, and conduct post-deployment verification. * Security, Hardening & Compliance: Maintain systems in accordance with customer security requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Remediate vulnerabilities, configure security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection), and support security authorization audits. * Network & Integration Engineering: Configure, test, and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, firewall rules, and network monitoring concepts to enable authorized data transfer between Chainalysis environments and customer systems. * Backup, Recovery & Operational Resilience: Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures, execute disaster recovery testing, validate data integrity, and identify single points of failure across deployed infrastructure. * Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a trusted technical partner to customer system owners and mission users. 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