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Windows Systems Administrator (Windows, Linux & DevOps)

Credence

McLean, VA

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Apache, Application Hosting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Corrective Action, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Documentation Standards, Federal Government, Firewalls, Git, GitHub, Government Policies, Government Regulations, High Availability, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Programming, Network Routing, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Software Patches, Source Code Control System (SCCS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Systems Scalability, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Writing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Ubuntu, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMWare, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills, nginx Web Server
LOCATION
McLean, VA
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Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.

Credence is seeking a highly skilled Windows Systems Administrator with Linux and DevOps experience to support the Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Portfolio Hosting Support Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, automation, and optimization of enterprise hosting environments supporting mission-critical applications and services.

This role requires a professional who is equally comfortable managing Windows-based infrastructure, supporting Linux systems, and implementing modern DevOps practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position is a hybrid role, requiring on-site support at Credence Headquarters in McLean, Virginia, three days per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to …

  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and related services
  • Support and manage Linux servers (Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar distributions) in enterprise environments
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation of hosted applications and services
  • Implement, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation using scripting and configuration management tools
  • Support DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated deployments, and system monitoring
  • Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and program stakeholders to support hosting requirements
  • Perform routine system patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening activities
  • Manage virtualized environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based platforms
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams
  • Support backup, recovery, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery activities
  • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, government regulations, and applicable standards

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting
  • Experience supporting Linux operating systems in production environments
  • Experience with PowerShell and at least one additional scripting language such as Bash or Python
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Experience implementing or supporting DevOps tools and practices
  • Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewall concepts
  • Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance management tools
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense (DoD) environments
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices
  • Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical hosting environments
  • Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, AWS, Azure, or related industry certifications

 Desired Technical Skills

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
  • PowerShell, Bash, Python
  • VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
  • Git, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Terraform, Ansible
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • IIS, Apache, Nginx
  • Monitoring and logging platforms
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions

 

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