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Job Description
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
System Administrator / Developer
Location: Hines, IL (Onsite– VA NAC)
Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced System Administrator / Developer to provide enterprise sustainment and modernization support for the VA National Acquisition Center Contract Management (NAC CM) system. This role supports front‑end applications, hosted environments, and modernization initiatives while ensuring system stability, security, and compliance with federal IT standards.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of system administration expertise and application development experience, with the ability to troubleshoot complex environments and support ongoing enhancement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and configure Windows and Linux servers supporting NAC CM operations
- Manage and sustain IIS‑hosted application environments
- Perform system patching, certificate renewals, and security updates
- Support Excel tool modernization (2021 → 2024 compatibility upgrades)
- Troubleshoot and resolve TEST/PROD environment discrepancies
- Monitor automated jobs and rerun failed processes as needed
- Support cloud migration planning and execution (if directed)
- Implement secure configurations aligned with federal cybersecurity standards
- Provide tiered help desk support following the established incident priority matrix
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of system administration and application development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Operating System Certification (Windows or Linux)
- .NET or Java Certification
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Additional Desired Skills
- Experience supporting enterprise or federal IT environments
- Strong understanding of IIS, server hardening, and secure configuration baselines
- Familiarity with automation tools, scripting, and CI/CD concepts
- Ability to troubleshoot multi‑tier applications and integration points
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
