SME System Administrator

Job Summary

GovCIO is seeking a skilled SME System Administrator to support mission‑critical applications for the U.S. Coast Guard. This fully remote role is based in Washington, D.C., US, with a salary of $92,004.79.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, high‑availability systems that enable Coast Guard operations.
• Implement and enforce the Software Lifecycle Management Plan (SLMP) to ensure rapid delivery of functional applications and automated workflows.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident response for Windows and Linux environments.
• Collaborate with developers, network engineers, and security teams to integrate new services and enhancements.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and change‑control records.
• Conduct regular system health checks, patch management, and compliance audits.
• Mentor junior administrators and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration experience in a federal or defense contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, DISA STIG) and ability to apply hardening guidelines.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Coast Guard or other maritime agency systems.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Ansible).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the SME System Administrator role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while being based in Washington, D.C.

What security clearance is required?

A Secret clearance is required, or you must be able to obtain one prior to starting the assignment.

What are the primary technologies I will work with?

You will work with Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, virtualization platforms, and automation scripting tools such as PowerShell and Bash.