Sr. System Administrator

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded. 

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

• Oversee configuration, operation, and optimization of Windows, RHEL, and virtualized systems (VMware/Hyper-V/Kubernetes) across staging, development, and production environments. 

• Lead security remediation efforts in accordance with Tenable scan results, STIG, NIST 800-53, and DHS 4300A requirements. 

• Implement and maintain secure system configurations, including firewalls, SELinux, SSH hardening, and multi-factor authentication. 

• Design and manage virtualization platforms, ensuring resource efficiency, scalability, and high availability. 

• Administer and support web applications deployed on IIS and Apache servers, ensuring optimal configuration, performance, and security. 

• Automate routine administration tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) and enforce standardized system builds via configuration management tools. 

• Collaborate in Agile DevSecOps environments using Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Kubernetes to support cross-functional delivery and change management. 

• Conduct system capacity analysis, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance for sustained uptime. 

• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation, including configurations, change management logs, SOPs, and architecture diagrams. 

• Provide Tier III escalation support, troubleshoot complex system issues, and coordinate with cybersecurity, development, and engineering teams to resolve incidents. 

• Participate in audits, security assessments, and Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment