System Administrator – Level 3

May 14, 2026
  • Labor Category: System Administrator III
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (BS+15) or (ND+20)


DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced System Administrator – Level 3 to provide administrative support for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, including Active Directory, DNS, Certificate Authorities and management of Windows 10/11 client systems. Additionally, the System Administrator – Level 3 will:

  • Deploy and maintain robust cloud environments within AWS, while supporting existing on-premises server infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot various Linux distributions within AWS.
  • Develop, implement and maintain automated scripts to streamline infrastructure provisioning.
  • Conduct configuration management and deployment activities.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • AWS cloud resources (including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)
  • SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python
  • Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments
  • Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, Amazon Linux 2023) within AWS
  • Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with fifteen (15) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • IAT II Certificate

OR

  • Twenty (20) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • IAT II Certificate

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply for this job email your resume to staffing@ascendantinnovations.com