Systems Administrator

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

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Job Overview

INflow Federal is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to ensure the seamless operation, maintenance, and configuration of our organization’s computer systems. This role involves close collaboration with both on-site and remote users, offering a dynamic work environment. You will be integral in coordinating site visits, performing upgrades, resolving issues, and providing TIER 2/3 support for Unix/Windows workstations, servers, and other critical IT infrastructure.

At INflow, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage desktop and server systems across local and wide area networks, including account monitoring, security, OS installations, and related tasks.
• IT System Support: Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.
• Technical Support: Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution, including escalation and status communication to management and customers.
• Software Management: Install and load operating systems and application software, isolate and resolve hardware/software issues, and enhance system performance.
• Network Management: Troubleshoot, maintain, and configure network components, ensuring improved reliability and performance.
• Software Upgrades: Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems, maintain them per policies, and resolve software-related issues.
• Database Management: Manage multiple linked databases, ensuring security, data integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data imports/exports.
• Maintenance Coordination: Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of data center equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance with customers.
• Backup and Recovery: Collaborate on the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
• Security Compliance: Ensure system security per STIG guidelines using tools like Retina and HBSS.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Maintain operational, configuration, and other SOPs to verify system availability using existing Enterprise tools.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration. Experience with trouble reporting and tracking systems like Security+.
• Availability: Ability to respond to after-hour calls and provide on-call support. Willingness to travel up to 20% to local and other sites.
• Local Travel: Position requires 30-75% travel within the Washington Metropolitan area. On occasion can include travel to other CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move/carry equipment up to 40 pounds.

Experience Requirements

• Education/Certifications: Technical training, certification(s), or degree in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in systems administration or a related role.
• Certifications: Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance required with eligibility to obtain CI Poly.