System Administrator

Location: Silver Spring, MD – On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000 annually

RCG, Inc. is a fast‑growing federal contracting firm proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence while delivering technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed.

This full‑time, on‑site role is ideal for an experienced IT professional with strong system administration skills and a customer‑focused mindset. You'll support mission systems and end users while collaborating with government stakeholders and internal technical teams.

• Support Azure and AWS environments, including migrations from on‑premises systems.
• Assist with cloud strategy, risk management, and security authorization planning.
• Analyze server architecture and recommend infrastructure improvements.
• Provide engineering and administration support for cloud‑based services.

• Administer Windows and Linux (Red Hat/Amazon) environments.
• Monitor system performance to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain servers and applications.
• Maintain system documentation, inventories, and capacity planning.
• Configure new systems and manage hardware/software assets.

• Create, modify, and remove user accounts.
• Manage MFA, password policies, RBAC, ICAM, and Yubi Key distribution.
• Support Google Workspace (email, calendar, client configuration).

• Apply security patches and monitor vulnerabilities.
• Support System Security Plans (SSPs) in coordination with ISSO.
• Assist with cloud security controls and authorization boundaries.
• Monitor threats and incidents using tools such as Tenable.

• Diagnose hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Support Windows/Linux interoperability and COTS/custom applications.
• Develop basic automation to improve administrative efficiency.
• Coordinate hardware repairs and vendor support.

• Maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
• Test recovery plans to support business continuity.
• Document system changes and develop SOPs/training materials.
• Support Help Desk teams with ticket resolution.

Due to the secure nature of this government agency, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to successfully pass the required background investigation.

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience; 4 years may substitute).

• 9-11 years in system administration or related technical field.

• AWS, Azure, and Google Workspace.
• Windows and Linux server administration.
• MFA, RBAC, ICAM, and Yubi Key management.
• Backup strategies and disaster recovery planning.
• Security patching, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Automation/scripting for administrative efficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and federal stakeholders.

• Certifications:
  
  CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL, CISSP.
• Federal client experience.
• Familiarity with Service Now, Active Directory, Microsoft 365.

• Secure federal office environment.
• May lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional after‑hours or weekend support.

• Employment contingent upon successful government background investigation.
• Position is not telework eligible.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Growth opportunities in federal IT.
• Supportive, people‑first culture.
• Certified Great Place to Work.

RCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.