Systems Administrator I

Overview

The Systems Administrator I supports the US Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE OSTI) mission by assisting with the administration, maintenance, and support of mission systems. This role focuses on performing routine systems administration tasks under guidance while developing technical skills. This role is ONSITE in Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform routine vulnerability remediation and software patching tasks following documented procedures.
• Assist with system baseline hardening using DISA STIGs.
• Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of Windows server-based systems.
• Support management of user accounts, privileged access, and group memberships in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assist with deployment and configuration of mission-supporting applications and infrastructure.
• Execute automation scripts for routine tasks developed by senior team members.
• Maintain system documentation, inventories, and procedural updates.
• Monitor systems and escalate issues appropriately.
• Coordinate and communicate task status with team members and stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of system administration or relevant IT experience with Windows operating systems.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows server environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft M365.
• Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, or Red Hat Virtualization.
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell preferred).
• Ability to follow procedures and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and a focus on delivery.
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to translate technical information to an audience-appropriate level.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Must have the ability to view computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposure to general office conditions while conducting office duties.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

 

Working at Edgewater Federal Solutions:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018.

 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,  national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-HH1