or apply directly on Trace3's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Trace3's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 17% of Trace3's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Trace3
- high 32 stale, 5 reposted of 65 open
- Hiring momentum
- 107 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Trace3's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Trace3.
About this role
The System Administrator II role at Trace3 involves providing advanced system administration and support for government clients, ensuring the performance and security of IT infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities include managing Windows and Linux servers, troubleshooting issues, implementing security controls, and collaborating with engineering and cybersecurity teams. The position also requires customer engagement and participation in infrastructure improvement projects.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Trace3 as an employer.
What you need
- Active Secret clearance or active within 24 months
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred
- 3–5 years of hands-on system administration experience supporting Windows and/or Linux environments
- Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure (Active Directory, VMware, cloud services, storage, backups, etc.)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, STIG/SCC tools, and vulnerability remediation
- DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent)
Nice to have
- Microsoft, VMware, AWS, or Azure technical certifications (MCSA/MCSE, VCP, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, etc.)
- Experience with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Experience with configuration management (Ansible, SCCM/MECM, Chef, or Puppet)
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
Worth weighing
- Position requires work in a secure, classified workspace with strict security protocols
- No specific salary mentioned for this location, but a range is provided for other locations
- Role involves working with government clients which may have additional compliance requirements
Summarised from Trace3's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Trace3 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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