IT Systems Administrator III

Maven Group Solutions•McLean, VA

6h•$68,435 - $107,264

About The Position

An IT System Administrator III who thrives on ensuring systems are operational, reliable, and well-maintained, supporting future growth requirements as technology evolves.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of system architecture and server administration and security best practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of the IT environment and operations.
Proven experience with current system/services design and development practices.
Ability to create consistent specifications for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to prepare system/services designs, workflow plans, and reports.
Able to exercise independent judgment and take action.
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
High attention to detail and quality control.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science AND two (2) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration OR Associate’s degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND four (4) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration OR Six (6) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Responsibilities

Assisting with development of gap analysis of systems, services, and requirements.
Assisting with development of system design documentation.
Enforcing and complying with change management procedures.
Conducting research to keep current on technologies and methods.
Troubleshooting and resolving common system and server problems.
Assuming responsibility for protecting sensitive data in accordance with security standards.
Managing vendors to ensure system deliverables and activities are in conformance with the contract.
Assisting in evaluating systems/services for alignment with business needs.
Ensuring proposed/purchased solutions are compatible with infrastructure.
Researching, recommending, and implementing systems/services tools.
Developing and using standard templates for technical documentation.
Mentoring and sharing lessons learned with other staff.
Producing maintainable and reusable documentation.
Performing complex configuration of existing systems/services.
Administering systems/services testing and quality control.
Collaborating with coworkers to increase architecture knowledge and improve workflows.
May assist with inventory, assembly, installation, and configuration of server hardware/software.
May lead or supervise technical groups.
Supporting systems authentication and authorization (user accounts).