--- title: 'Junior System Administrator 783 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/junior-system-administrator-783-freedom-technology-solutions-group-annapolis-9yt1zhz3abr0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-27' --- # Junior System Administrator 783 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Company:** Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting/jobs/5249424007 ## Job description We are seeking a Junior System Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS supporting mission-critical enterprise applications and services across the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) portfolio. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities! - Work on a fast-paced team providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems supporting critical enterprise applications. - Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services. - Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure. - Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution. - Support the escalation process and communicate system status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders. - Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion. - Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning. - Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components while implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. - Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support infrastructure modernization efforts, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions that enhance system capabilities. - Participate in the assessment of existing systems and architectures, providing operational and technical input for initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization. - Support the planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable. - Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines. Technology Stack: - Linux - Windows - AWS Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of demonstrable experience is required. Four (4) years of additional technical experience on projects with similar hardware/software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. - An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TTOs, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Master's Degree in a technical field may substitute for two (2) years' experience. - Experience with Windows Servers, PKI certificates, and Windows IIS - Familiarity with MS SQL administration - Experience with system hardening - Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance - Experience creating and updating technical documentation - Familiarity with AWS/C2S and the Agency tools Desired Qualifications: - Experience with IAVA patching - Experience with JIRA/Confluence The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000-$190,000 (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 [Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings](https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=68AE0E8B-8F89-4338-AECF-06FBE1679FD2&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) 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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[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. 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