Systems Administrator

The Swift Group

Annapolis Junction, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Swift is seeking a Systems Administrator to join a team providing managerial, design, engineering, architectural, technical, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise IT service management system in Annapolis-Junction, MD.

The System Administrator provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Responsibilities-The System Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems.
Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Communicate and coordinate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Owner (ISO) regarding system changes as part of the Change and Configuration Management Process.
Support the ISO by completing required milestones of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)as directed and coordinate completion status with the ISSO to reflect status within the Source System of Record for Security Authorizations.
Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy.
Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Qualifications:

Level 1-

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Two (2) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance required.

Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):

One (1) years of experience with ServiceNow platform is required. (An additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted for the ServiceNow platform experience.)

Level 2-

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Four (4) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance required.

Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):

Two (2) years of experience with ServiceNow platform is required.
One (1) year experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications is required.
ServiceNow System Administrator certification is required.

Level 3-

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Six (6) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
ITIL 4 platform certification is required.
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance required.

Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):

Four (4) years of experience with ServiceNow platform is required.
Two (2) years’ experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications is required.
ServiceNow System Administrator certification is required.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

About this role

Summary

Manage and troubleshoot enterprise IT systems, ensure security, and support operations.

Job title

Systems Administrator

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

services

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD; remote not allowed.

Salary

$50k–$290k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

UNIXLinuxWindowsSecurity patchesServiceNowTS/SCIFSP

Preferred skills

ITSMServiceNow platformSystem integrationITIL 4ServiceNow System Administrator certification

Specializations

IT supportsystem administrationsecurityLinuxWindows

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

On-site City