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Lead Systems Administrator

Unified Business Technologies, Inc
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Lead Systems Administrator

Location: Champaign, IL

Schedule: On-site Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Clearance: Active Secret

Summary: Own the end-to-end systems administration of SMS/E-SMS/BRED/VTIME across physical/virtual infrastructure and Azure Government Cloud, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance

Responsibilities
  • Lead installation, configuration, performance tuning, and optimization for Windows/Linux servers and virtualized platforms across the enclave.
  • Architect and administer Azure Gov resources (VMs, App Services, SQL) aligned to DISA, AR 25-2, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5.
  • Direct patching and updates for servers, network devices, and VM infrastructure; enforce DoD IA standards and respond to IAVM, STIG, SCAP, ACAS, and CERT directives.
  • Own backup and recovery strategy (full/differential/incremental cadence; off-site storage; restore testing with documented verification).
  • Develop logical/physical network diagrams; maintain PPSM documentation; optimize connectivity across the enclave and BUILDER (SMS) customer community.
  • Provide SME input for COOP planning; chair/participate in CCBs and enterprise architecture discussions.
  • Lead SysOps workflows and ticketing (GitLab); oversee monthly reporting and change management processes.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance; CompTIA Security .
  • Demonstrated leadership in mixed on-prem/cloud DoD environments
  • Strong documentation skills (SOPs, diagrams, POA&Ms) and familiarity with RMF/eMASS.

Per Government contracting requirements, the candidate must be able to clearly speak, read, and write in the English language, be a , and pass and maintain a National Agency Check Investigation.

Areli is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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