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System Administrator II w/Top Secret Clearance (Contingent)

A3 Consulting, LLC, Boyers, PA, United States


System Administrator II w/Top Secret Clearance (Contingent)
A3 Consulting LLC is looking to hire a System Administrator II for our government client. The experienced System Administrator will be responsible for troubleshooting and supporting mission critical systems and applications in a fast‑paced operations environment which includes coordinating, configuring, and implementing change management processes across systems. If you have a passion for helping clients and are looking to be a key player in a fast‑growing, innovative company, this role is for you.

In this job you will

Handle user requests for file corrections, backend file ingestion and processing on Windows and Linux servers with a heavy emphasis on Linux administration

Provide Tier 3 support to helpdesk for end user OPIS support

Monitor data transfers within DCSA network and transmissions to external Agencies

Participate in the development, implementation, and validation of new IT projects, deployments, and initiatives

Assists new hires to learn the entry level roles

Manage UAT testing scenarios that require knowledge of how the OPIS environment operates

Works with developers, test team, and test users to coordinate testing before a project is released to production

Provide oversight to the other members of the team

Handles high priority and high visibility requests as made by the business unit or DCSA ITPMO Federal Leads

Works with federal leads and developer staff on production issues that arise and pulls in stakeholders as needed

Document procedures, policies, and configurations related to IT systems and infrastructure

Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of IT

Must be willing to work third shift permanently (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM ET) including some alternating weekend and holiday shifts, as this team is a 24x7x365 operation.

Qualifications for the role

Associate's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Three to five years of experience as a system administrator

Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral

Highly detail oriented and meticulous

Exemplifies critical thinking and outside‑the‑box thinking

Self‑motivated and proactive

Team player

Experience working in a helpdesk‑like environment

Security+ certified (or willing to obtain certification)

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret or ability to obtain interim Top Secret

Salary range

The salary range of this position is $80,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.

Benefit Information

A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, professional development.

A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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