Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (Washington, DC)

Type: Full-time Employee (W-2) position
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
Residence: Current U.S. residence and within U.S for 3 of the past 5 years.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Trail Pass: U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
**Please note: U.S. citizenship is someone who was born in the US or obtained citizenship through naturalization that the government will verify. The government has excluded non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or those on temporary visas

Candidates should be available for collaboration using company and/or client communication tools (e.g., Teams, Slack, Monday.com, email) and able to attend required meetings during core EST business hours, depending on mission needs.

About Via Logic LLC:

Via Logic LLC is an information technology partner supporting mission-driven work across DevSecOps, cloud engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and national security analytics. Our team includes engineers, developers, architects, and problem-solvers who work alongside federal partners such as DHS, DOJ, and DOD, as well as select commercial clients, to deliver solutions that matter.
We focus on modernizing complex environments by automating infrastructure, improving security, enabling cloud-native operations, applying DevSecOps practices, and helping organizations make smarter use of their data. Our work spans everything from enterprise architecture to AI/ML implementations and identity management, giving our clients practical solutions and clear paths forward.
We also put a lot of care into how we work. Via Logic values flexibility, collaboration, and a people-first culture that supports work-life balance and gives our team the space to do meaningful, high-impact work—wherever mission needs take us.

About the Role:

Via Logic LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer – Platform Administrator (SME Level: Network and Computer Systems Administrator) to oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise systems across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.
This position ensures system reliability, availability, and security by managing server infrastructure, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement through automation and proactive issue resolution.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux systems, coupled with strong troubleshooting, automation, and performance-tuning skills.

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years of technical experience designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions
• Bachelor’s degree
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S. All work must be performed in the U.S.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Trust U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as this work is for a federal government client. Candidates will need to successfully complete a Background Investigation (BI) and credit check prior to beginning work. Nothing in applicants’ history should prevent them from obtaining a public trust security clearance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise servers, networks, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, AWS/Azure).
• Manage and support Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Implement and maintain system security measures, patches, and updates to ensure compliance.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Collaborate with network and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration across hybrid infrastructures.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration baselines, and change records.
• Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high-availability configurations.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation and mentor junior system administrators.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in VMware, Active Directory, PowerShell, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM).
• Strong background in system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Familiarity with network security, patch management, and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• U.S. Citizenship required (Public Trust eligibility).

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+
• AWS or Azure Administrator Certification

Via Logic LLC Perks & Benefits:

• Health Care: Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO to support work-life balance.
• Full-time W2 position.