JOB DETAILS

System Administrator

CompanyDiaconia LLC
LocationFairfax
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 7, 2026
About The Company
Certified as a Great Place to Work (Aug 2024-2025) We design, create, maintain, and support solutions that span cybersecurity, system development, strategic planning, cloud adoption, business process automation, data analytics, and modernization. Diaconia knows its customers will never love the company unless the employees love it first, so... - We pursue the brightest minds. - We use emerging technology to advance Customer missions. - We fully support employee quests beyond the workplace. - We contribute our time and resources to improving the world for others. **Attention Applicants: The Diaconia Recruiting Team only emails from Diaconia.com email addresses. Please exercise caution when an outreach comes from a similar – but not same – domain name. That is a common recruitment impersonation scam.** Diaconia Headquarters is located at 702 Russell Ave., Suite 305, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
About the Role

Description

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Manage and support F5 load balancers, including configuration, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Support enterprise infrastructure operations, including system deployment, patching, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Work with networking teams to support load balancing, routing, and network infrastructure integration.
  • Maintain system security and compliance with DoD and federal security standards, including STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation.
  • Administer Active Directory, including user management, group policy configuration, and authentication services.
  • Support virtualized environments including VMware infrastructure and related technologies.
  • Assist with infrastructure integration with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure when applicable.
  • Troubleshoot system and network performance issues across multiple environments.
  • Support automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or similar technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
  • Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes.


 Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization. 

Requirements

 

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance (required).
  • 7+ years of experience in system administration or infrastructure support.
  • Hands-on experience managing F5 load balancers in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux systems.
  • Experience supporting Active Directory and enterprise identity services.
  • Experience working with virtualized environments such as VMware.
  • Solid understanding of network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and load balancing.
  • Experience supporting federal government or DoD environments.
  • Ability to work on-site in the Washington, DC metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible.
  • Experience implementing security hardening, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Experience supporting container or orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Relevant certifications such as:
    • Security+
    • F5 Certified Administrator
    • RHCSA / RHCE
    • Microsoft or Cisco certifications
Key Skills
Windows ServerLinuxF5 Load BalancersActive DirectoryVMwareSTIG ImplementationVulnerability RemediationSystem DeploymentMonitoringAnsibleAWSAzureTCP/IPDNSRoutingSecurity Compliance
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetyEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments, alongside managing and supporting F5 load balancers for configuration and optimization. Key duties include supporting infrastructure operations, ensuring system security and compliance with DoD standards, and administering Active Directory services.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$100,000 - $120,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
206
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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