Systems Administrator - Journeyman

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business JournalBest Place to Work each of the last six years.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator – Journeyman to support the sustainment and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. This role focuses on system maintenance, patching, and performance tuning while ensuring compliance with security and operational standards. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Linux/Windows systems, cloud platforms, and secure system administration practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 4–6 years of experience in systems administration or enterprise IT support.
• IAT/IAM Level I certification (e.g., A+, Network+, or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining and supporting Linux and/or Windows operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in system backup, recovery, patching, and performance tuning.
• Experience with system software installation, upgrades, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or Azure.
• Ability to document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and change logs.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Experience supporting secure federal or defense-related IT environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Oracle VM) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Exposure to capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting interface management and data integrity in integrated systems.

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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