Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (Washington, DC)

Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (Washington, DC)

Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (Washington, DC)

Via Logic Llc

2 hours ago

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About

  • Type: Full-time Employee (W-2) position
  • Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • Residence: Current U.S. residence and within U.S for 3 of the past 5 years.
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Trail Pass: U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  • **Please note: U.S. citizenship is someone who was born in the US or obtained citizenship through naturalization that the government will verify. The government has excluded non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or those on temporary visas
  • Candidates should be available for collaboration using company and/or client communication tools (e.g., Teams, Slack, Monday.com, email) and able to attend required meetings during core EST business hours, depending on mission needs.

About Via Logic LLC

  • Via Logic LLC is an information technology partner supporting mission-driven work across DevSecOps, cloud engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and national security analytics. Our team includes engineers, developers, architects, and problem-solvers who work alongside federal partners such as DHS, DOJ, and DOD, as well as select commercial clients, to deliver solutions that matter.
  • We focus on modernizing complex environments by automating infrastructure, improving security, enabling cloud-native operations, applying DevSecOps practices, and helping organizations make smarter use of their data. Our work spans everything from enterprise architecture to AI/ML implementations and identity management, giving our clients practical solutions and clear paths forward.
  • We also put a lot of care into how we work. Via Logic values flexibility, collaboration, and a people-first culture that supports work-life balance and gives our team the space to do meaningful, high-impact work—wherever mission needs take us.

About the Role

  • Via Logic LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (SME Level: Network and Computer Systems Administrator) to oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise systems across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.
  • This position ensures system reliability, availability, and security by managing server infrastructure, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement through automation and proactive issue resolution.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux systems, coupled with strong troubleshooting, automation, and performance-tuning skills.

Basic Requirements

  • 10+ years of technical experience designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S. All work must be performed in the U.S.
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Trust U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as this work is for a federal government client. Candidates will need to successfully complete a Background Investigation (BI) and credit check prior to beginning work. Nothing in applicants’ history should prevent them from obtaining a public trust security clearance.

Core Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise servers, networks, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, AWS/Azure).
  • Manage and support Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
  • Implement and maintain system security measures, patches, and updates to ensure compliance.
  • Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
  • Collaborate with network and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration across hybrid infrastructures.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration baselines, and change records.
  • Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high-availability configurations.
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation and mentor junior system administrators.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems in enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in VMware, Active Directory, PowerShell, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM).
  • Strong background in system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
  • Familiarity with network security, patch management, and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).
  • U.S. Citizenship required (Public Trust eligibility).

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • CompTIA Security+ or Network+
  • AWS or Azure Administrator Certification

Via Logic LLC Perks & Benefits

  • Health Care: Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO to support work-life balance.
  • Full-time W2 position.