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Systems Administrator
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Location: Rockville, Maryland
- Salary: $121785 – $187093/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-08-28
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-04
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Job Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and operational maintenance of diverse Windows and Cloud Services. This role directly supports the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) services and NIST Mission Essential Functions, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the NIST OISM and National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Working as a Systems Administrator for the Office of Information Systems, Infrastructure Services Division, you will manage, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot Hybrid Cloud systems to include VMWare, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud systems and provide technical leadership and oversight of the NIST Hybrid Cloud through workflow and service delivery automation, identification of operational issues, and prevention of service degradation.
Requirements & Education
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
Contact
jessica.leopold@nist.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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