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# System Administrator III

- **Company:** Technology Service Corporation
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,000.0 - $147,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Information Systems, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Configuration and Change Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64795b8ecc4552b7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a related field, or better
 * 5+ years working in the field
 * Proficiency with Network Configurations and architecture
 * Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills for both hardware and software
 * Knowledgeable of the Risk Management Framework, DoD 8510.01, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a small team environment
 * Ability to lift 40lb, experience racking servers
 * Current Active Secret Clearance Willing to hold a Top Secret clearance
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Desirable:

 * Experience managing core network services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy (GPO)
 * Patching systems in an air-gapped network
 * Experience with Ansible with a desire to expand knowledge
 * Willing to learn new technologies (including Windows), create solutions, and document them
 * Experience in hardware troubleshooting Top Secret clearance
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## Description

* Maintain computer information systems utilizing Linux operating systems (RHEL)
 * Communicate with IS Owners (ISO) to ensure systems meet their needs
 * Harden systems to meet DoD security policies
 * Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining physical servers, storage arrays, (SAN/NAS), and virtualization hosts
 * Perform system maintenance, updates, and backups