Senior Systems Administrator / Release Manager

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator / Release Manager to support our U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Integrated Booking System (IBS) program. This role is responsible for managing system environments, supporting infrastructure operations, and leading release management activities to ensure reliable and secure deployment of mission-critical transportation and logistics systems.

The Senior Systems Administrator / Release Manager will oversee system administration across development, test, and production environments while coordinating software releases, deployments, and configuration changes. This role ensures system stability, operational readiness, and alignment with program schedules and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Linux system administration, release management processes, and environment coordination within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar) across development, test, and production environments

• Manage and coordinate software releases and deployments, ensuring alignment with program schedules and change control processes
  
• Develop and maintain release management processes, including planning, scheduling, and execution of releases
  
• Coordinate with development, QA, and DevSecOps teams to ensure successful deployment of applications and updates
  
• Maintain system configurations, ensuring consistency across environments
  
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, and resolve issues in a timely manner
  
• Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes
  
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, including STIGs and RMF controls
  
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
  
• Maintain release documentation, deployment procedures, and configuration records
  
• Support troubleshooting of system and deployment issues across environments
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
  
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) activities and support configuration management processes
  
• Provide after-hours support for production releases and system issues as needed
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure system integrity and compliance

• Active Secret Clearance
  
• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
  
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in system administration and/or release management
  
• Strong experience with Linux system administration (RHEL preferred)
  
• Experience managing software releases and deployment processes in enterprise environments
  
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
  
• Strong understanding of system configuration management and environment coordination
  
• Experience with patching, system monitoring, and performance tuning
  
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements, including STIGs and RMF
  
• Ability to troubleshoot system and deployment issues across environments
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience supporting USTRANSCOM or DoD transportation/logistics systems
  
• Experience working in AWS or cloud-based environments (GovCloud preferred)
  
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
  
• Experience supporting DevSecOps environments and Agile development teams
  
• Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  
• Experience participating in configuration management and CCB processes

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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