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# Junior DevOps System Administrator 758 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group

- **Company:** Freedom Technology Solutions Group
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting/jobs/5219731007

## Job description

We are seeking a Junior DevOps System Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS which offers exciting opportunities to support mission focused, enterprise geospatial products, services and systems across the enterprise. The program provides full life cycle support services through design, development, sustainment, and modernization of the agency's geospatial web services and tools. The program also supports commercial geospatial products including enterprise deployments, customizations and geospatial analyst support. These applications are used across the IC enterprise and are vital to its daily functions to support geospatial analysis and visualization. The program operates in Contractor facilities in the Annapolis Junction region and allows up to 16 hours per week of telework.

Members of the DevOps team are responsible for:

- System analysis of current environments and development of plans for enhancements and improvements, including commercial ArcGIS Enterprise deployments
- Production support for mission-critical systems and applications, including ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and related services
- Troubleshooting and resolving errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing issues, and assessing operational impact
- Managing, evaluating, and installing patches on Windows and Linux systems, including Esri software and dependent components
- Performing cloud deployment and management, including hosting and scaling ArcGIS Enterprise environments
- CI/CD management and deployment, including automation of infrastructure and application updates where applicable
- Performance assessment, monitoring, and recommendation of performance enhancements for both infrastructure and geospatial platforms
- Infrastructure management for multiple disconnected networks, including geospatial systems operating in restricted environments
- Continuous testing at various stages of the development cycle to ensure system stability and reliability
- Writing and maintaining system, deployment, and operational documentation
- Supporting the implementation and maturation of a DevOps culture, including automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement

The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of multiple servers in both unclassified and classified environments, including ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure. The candidate will also be responsible for implementing operating system and platform enhancements to improve reliability, security, and performance.

This role participates in a shared 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical systems. On-call responsibilities are distributed across the team on a rotating basis, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, etc) from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I required; Level II desired
- Experience with AWS
- Current understanding of best practices and application of system security measures
- Experience with Windows and Linux servers (patching, troubleshooting, security)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational problems independently
- Experience with renewing and replacing PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificates
- Experience with Windows server security (Nessus, UAM, CYBORGBUNNY, LATTEART)

Desired:

- Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise software stack
- Knowledge of CI/CD concepts
- Knowledge of PowerShell

The estimated salary range for this position is between $120,000-$160,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 410-290-9035

Email: recruiting@goftsg.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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## About Freedom Technology Solutions Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides IT services and solutions in geographic information systems, software engineering, cloud computing, business intelligence, DevSecOps, and data security primarily for U.S. government and intelligence community clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting, Geospatial Intelligence
- **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal government, intelligence community, defense agencies
- **Mission statement**: “Provide employees with the ‘Freedom’ to grow and focus on their skills, and not worry about red tape or jumping through corporate hoops” while ensuring clients receive top-quality, mission-focused solutions. [goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/)

## Products & Services
Freedom offers a suite of professional services rather than packaged products. Major service lines include:

- **Geographic Information Systems (GIS)**: Development of large raster enterprise systems and geospatial solutions.
- **Software Engineering**: Secure, scalable application development tailored for the intelligence community.
- **Business Intelligence**: Data visualization, dashboard development, ad-hoc reporting, and advanced analytics.
- **Data Engineering/Analytics**: Relational/SQL and big data/NoSQL database design and maintenance.
- **DevSecOps**: Implementation to accelerate software releases by removing bottlenecks.
- **Cloud Computing**: IT infrastructure support, cloud migration, and scalable cloud solutions.
- **Data Security**: Safeguarding critical information and systems from internal and external threats.

[goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $8.5 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Venture round raised on 2021-10-01 (amount not publicly disclosed)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Geodata IT, LLC in March 2020. Clients include U.S. government agencies and prime contractors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 116 employees (+14.2% YoY, +21 people)
  - Active job postings: 80 (yearly increase of +37.9%, quarterly increase of +33.3%)
  - Offices in Columbia (HQ), Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, Springfield, St. Louis, McLean, Herndon
  - Key talent sources include Marathon TS, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Peraton, Leidos, and others.

[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Security Clearance Expertise**: Strong focus on TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph positions – a high barrier to entry for competitors.
- **Deep Government/IC Relationships**: Proven track record delivering mission-critical solutions for intelligence and defense clients.
- **Culture of Autonomy**: “No red tape” environment that attracts experienced engineers who want to focus on technical work.
- **Employee Benefits Package**: Fully paid medical insurance, 160% 401(k) match with no vesting period, $10k/year tuition reimbursement, unlimited training dollars, and referral bonuses up to $20k.
- **Acquisition of Geodata IT**: Expanded capabilities and client base in geospatial and IT services.

[goftsg.com/benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/)

## Strategic Focus
- Continue serving the intelligence community and U.S. government with specialized IT and geospatial solutions.
- Expand capabilities in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and data analytics.
- Grow through targeted acquisitions (e.g., Geodata IT) and organic hiring.
- Maintain a culture that retains top talent through exceptional benefits and career development opportunities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on Glassdoor-style metrics (Work-Life: 4.6, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.0). Emphasizes employee freedom, collaboration, and professional growth.
- **Work Policy**: Most roles are on-site at client locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, St. Louis). Some positions may allow hybrid arrangements; remote is not typical due to security requirements.
- **Benefits Highlights**:
  - Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Cigna)
  - 401(k) with 160% match, no vesting period
  - $10,000/year college tuition reimbursement
  - Unlimited training dollars for courses and conferences
  - Certification bonuses
  - Referral bonuses up to $20,000 for employee referrals, $10,000 for external referrals with active TS/SCI
  - Employee recognition platform with monthly peer-to-peer awards
  - Paid site closure days (additional PTO)
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical teams focus on “using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions.” Knowledge sharing between junior and senior engineers is encouraged.

## Sources
1. [goftsg.com – Homepage](https://goftsg.com/)
2. [goftsg.com – About Freedom](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/)
3. [Greenhouse – Jobs at Freedom Technology Solutions Group](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting)
4. [LinkedIn – Freedom Technology Solutions Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg)
5. [goftsg.com – Employee Benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/)

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