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Edgewater IT

Government IT consulting with security clearances

Senior System Administrator

Full-TimePosted on 9/9/2026Deadline 10/4/27
$100k - $120k
Expert
Bachelor's
Germantown, MD, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active Top Secret or Q clearance is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of professional information technology experience is required, including information technology analysis and managing IT projects through the full project life cycle.
  • The position requires the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, networks, and security issues.
  • The position includes weekend work for critical system patching and maintenance windows.
Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual RHEL and Windows-based computer systems.
  • Manage user accounts, group memberships, and access permissions across environments.
  • Harden and patch operating systems in accordance with DoD STIGs and agency policies.
  • Manage and deploy patch life cycles using Satellite Server and WSUS.
  • Manage Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPO).
  • Deploy, configure, and manage CDM tools and services for asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, endpoint detection, and configuration management.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, and PowerShell.
  • Support backup and recovery operations, including disaster recovery planning.
  • Create and maintain configuration management documentation for all systems.
  • Provide Tier 2 customer support and manage tickets through closure.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help manage internal networks.
  • Experience with CDM tools, including Axonius, ForeScout, Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, or Tenable Security Center.
  • Successful completion of COMSEC training and certification.
  • Experience administering and supporting Cisco Firepower firewalls.

About the company

Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryland

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Argonne awarded Edgewater a five-year IT managed services contract on July 16, 2026.
  • EIA awarded Edgewater a February 2026 task order with $10.6 million total backlog.
  • NASA SEWP VI runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2036, expanding pipeline access.

What critics are saying

  • Federal recompetes can erase revenue quickly; one lost DOE contract hits hard.
  • Edgewater's NIH protest dismissal on January 28, 2026 shows aggressive, costly procurement battles.
  • Customer concentration around DOE, FBI, DHRA, and EIA creates existential dependency on federal awards.

What makes Edgewater IT unique

  • Edgewater pairs cleared federal staff with DOE and national-lab mission knowledge.
  • Tom Ferrando, a former Salient CRGT CEO, brings large-scale federal services leadership.
  • NASA SEWP VI and integrated ITC/AV offerings widen Edgewater's procurement access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company News

GovCon Wire
Oct 7th, 2026
Edgewater acquires RedLine Performance Solutions to add HPC and scientific computing expertise

Edgewater Federal Solutions has acquired RedLine Performance Solutions to add high-performance computing and scientific computing expertise to its federal mission technology portfolio. The deal pairs Edgewater's enterprise modernisation work with RedLine's background in building and deploying HPC systems for federal requirements and critical infrastructure. The combined company will support federal customers across enterprise modernisation, cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, scientific computing and HPC. Edgewater CEO Tom Ferrando described the acquisition as transformational, strengthening the company's ability to help customers as AI, data centre modernisation and HPC converge. RedLine CEO Carolyn Pasti said joining Edgewater provides resources to offer complete solutions built on its track record in HPC and scientific computing. Edgewater is based in Frederick, Maryland, and provides IT services to defence, law enforcement, energy, health and civilian agencies.

WashingtonExec
Jul 17th, 2026
Edgewater wins IT managed services contract with Argonne National Laboratory.

Edgewater wins IT managed services contract with Argonne National Laboratory. Edgewater Federal Solutions has won a 5-year contract to be the IT managed service provider for Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne is operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the Energy Department. The 1,500-acre campus employs over 4,500 people, including approximately 1,600 scientists and engineers. Under the contract, Edgewater will deliver comprehensive managed IT services to support Argonne's critical research mission across energy, environment, national security and STEM disciplines, the company said. "We are honored to partner with Argonne National Laboratory in support of its vital research mission," said Rodger Jones, Energy+ president of Edgewater Federal Solutions. "This award expands our footprint across the DOE's national laboratory complex. Our growing presence in this space underscores our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and mission-focused IT services that enable scientific discovery at the highest level." Edgewater's services include service desk operations, on-site and remote end-user support, integrated IT and audio-visual services, and management of Argonne's ITSM platform to provide a scalable, flexible and resilient hybrid support model.

APG USA
Jul 16th, 2026
Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding.

Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding. Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a roadmap for the modernisation of the passenger journey and day-to-day airport operations across international and regional airports July 16, 2026

WashingtonExec
Feb 26th, 2025
Edgewater Taps Andrea Snader as Health, DOD Sector President

Andrea Snader has joined Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc., as its newly created Health and Defense Department Sector president.

ExecutiveBiz
Dec 17th, 2024
Bob Amani Appointed as Edgewater's Chief Transformation Officer

Bob Amani appointed as Edgewater's chief transformation officer.

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