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# Systems Administrator - CLEARED

- **Company:** The Squires Group, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, OpenShift, Cloud Services, Runbook, Software Deployment, User Provisioning Software, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloudwatch, Splunk, Devsecops, Docker, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9215140/systems-administrator-cleared

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required on Day 1.
 * U.S. Citizenship required.
 * CompTIA Security+ Certification Required. No flex, candidates without the certification will not be considered.
 * 2+ years of experience in systems administration, application administration, or application support.
 * 3+ years of experience supporting containerized and/or orchestrated environments such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or similar technologies.
 * Experience administering enterprise applications in Linux and/or Windows environments.
 * Experience with AWS cloud services, monitoring tools, dashboards, and alerting.
 * Experience monitoring application health, reviewing logs, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting incident resolution.
 * Experience administering user accounts, access provisioning, permissions, and security roles.
 * Knowledge of security-focused administration practices, including least-privilege access management.
 * Experience supporting system maintenance, patching, and backup verification.
 * Experience following runbooks, SOPs, and established escalation procedures.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Security+ certification
 * Experience supporting AWS-hosted environments.
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or similar container technologies.
 * Experience with Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, ELK, or similar monitoring and logging tools.
 * Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or other Federal programs.
 * Exposure to DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Knowledge of ITIL-based incident and change management processes.

## Description

* Monitor application health, system performance, alerts, and logs to ensure operational availability and stability.
 * Administer user accounts, permissions, security roles, and access requests in accordance with security and least-privilege practices.
 * Troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues and coordinate resolutions with development, engineering, and other technical teams.
 * Support software deployments, patching, maintenance activities, and system upgrades.
 * Maintain and follow operational documentation, runbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and escalation processes.
 * Perform application and system maintenance, including access provisioning, account administration, and backup verification.
 * Review logs and monitoring data to identify potential issues and support incident resolution.
 * Maintain accurate audit and compliance documentation.
 * Support applications operating in Linux and/or Windows environments.
 * Contribute to the ongoing modernization and migration of enterprise applications to secure cloud environments.
 * Participate in incident and change management activities in accordance with established processes.