System Administrator Lead

Job description

Overview The System Administrator Lead provides technical leadership for administration, operations, and maintenance of Agency Windows and Linux server environments and supporting infrastructure services. This role ensures system availability, performance, and secure configuration; coordinates patching and vulnerability remediation; and maintains documentation and evidence needed for compliance and audit readiness under the strategic oversight of the Agency CIO/PMO. The System Administrator Lead partners with cybersecurity, help desk, and engineering stakeholders to implement secure baselines, manage change, and support incident response. Responsibilities: - Lead administration of Windows/Linux servers, including build, configuration, hardening, maintenance, and lifecycle management in accordance with approved standards. - Implement and sustain secure configuration baselines; coordinate with cybersecurity stakeholders to validate control implementation and reduce misconfiguration risk. - Plan and execute patching and maintenance windows; ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities and track actions to closure with appropriate evidence. - Support continuous monitoring by ensuring s...