System Administrator III

Title-System Administrator III

Location: Alexandria, VA (Remote)

Clearance: Secret

Start: Upon Contract Award

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole is seeking a qualified Senior System Administrator to support a government customer in a secure, mission-essential environment.  This position involves managing and security IT systems, overseeing system configuration, and ensuring operational stability across a variety of systems in a cloud-based environment.  You will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of these systems.  The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical experience, a strong grasp on federal and DoD cybersecurity standards and compliance measures.

• Provision, configure, and maintain AWS GovCloud environments (Dev/Test/ Production) in support of modernization projects
• Administer and maintain Oracle and Oracle APEX applications environments, coordinating with database administrators and software developers to endure stable, high-performing infrastructure
• Perform ongoing systems administration activities, to include OS patching, configuration management, and environment monitoring in accordance with customer directives, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Apply and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) controls across IL4/IL5 environments to support and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) specifications
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity teams to support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response activities in alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Participate in Agile/Scrum sprint ceremonies/stand-ups, contributing infrastructure and environment-related user stories, sprint tasks, and status updates
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including environment configuration records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system administration runbooks in support of program deliverables
• Plan and execute upgrades, installations, monitoring, and management tools, security practices, and overall support architecture
• Serve as Tier II/III escalation point for complex issues, collaborating with cybersecurity, operations, and applications support teams

• At least 8 years of experience in a system administration role, with at least 5+ years’ experience managing, provisioning, and monitoring cloud infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of AWS, or cloud-based platforms, including experience with serverless, containerization, and virtual machines
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-a-service code, such as PowerShell, Python, Bas, or Terraform
• Advanced administration skills in Linux/Unix and Windows Server environment
• Experience implementing security protocols and utilizing monitoring tools to ensure uptime and performance
• Ability to resolve complex, high-level, multi-platform system issues
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for configurations and procedures
• Active Secret Clearance

• Bachelor’s (BS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience (10+ years) – strongly preferred but not required
• Certified, CompTIA Security+
• AWS, MS, Linux based certification is a plus
• Experience supporting teams in AWS environments (GovCloud a plus)
• Experience supporting or participating in Product Release related activities
• Knowledge and experience with automation; reducing manual activities

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.   May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.