Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
Credence has an immediate openiing for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to support the Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Portfolio Hosting Support Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, automation, and optimization of enterprise hosting environments supporting mission-critical applications and services.
This role requires a professional who is equally comfortable managing Windows-based infrastructure, supporting Linux systems, and implementing modern DevOps practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position is a hybrid role, requiring on-site support at Credence Headquarters in McLean, Virginia, three days per week.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to …
Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and related services
Support and manage Linux servers (Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar distributions) in enterprise environments
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation of hosted applications and services
Implement, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation using scripting and configuration management tools
Support DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated deployments, and system monitoring
Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and program stakeholders to support hosting requirements
Perform routine system patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening activities
Manage virtualized environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based platforms
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams
Support backup, recovery, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery activities
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, government regulations, and applicable standards
Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting
Experience supporting Linux operating systems in production environments
Experience with PowerShell and at least one additional scripting language such as Bash or Python
Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
Experience implementing or supporting DevOps tools and practices
Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewall concepts
Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance management tools
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense (DoD) environments
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices
Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical hosting environments
Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, AWS, Azure, or related industry certifications
Desired Technical Skills
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
PowerShell, Bash, Python
VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
Git, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Terraform, Ansible
Docker, Kubernetes
IIS, Apache, Nginx
Monitoring and logging platforms
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
$145,000 - $160,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, education, certifications, skills, location, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources

Work arrangement
No