IT Systems Administrator IV

Maven Group Solutions•McLean, VA

6h•$77,158 - $121,692

About The Position

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

Requirements

Expert technical knowledge of IT infrastructure including systems, servers, operating systems, databases, networks, telecommunications, storage platforms, hardware, and software.
Experience in modern server topologies.
Demonstrated ability and understanding of IT security systems and practices.
Expert technical knowledge of IT systems/services development framework and methodology.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and design IT system solutions.
Ability to implement policies and procedures for optimum performance.
Strong customer service and support skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
High degree of professionalism.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science AND three (3) 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 five (5) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration OR Eight (8) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Responsibilities

Assuming responsibility for development of gap analysis of systems/services and user requirements.
Assuming responsibility for development of system design documentation.
Ensuring compliance with, and adheres to, 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.
Evaluating systems/services for alignment with business needs.
Ensuring proposed/purchased solutions are compatible with infrastructure.
Researching, recommending, and implementing systems/services tools.
Actively mentor and share lessons learned with other staff.
Recommending policy and standards content.
Producing maintainable and reusable documentation.
Performing complex configuration of existing systems/services.
Overseeing systems/services testing and quality control.
Mentoring teams to increase architecture knowledge and improve workflows.
Assuming responsibility for assembly, installation, and configuration of server hardware/software.
Ensuring assets are accounted for.
Ensuring system authentication and authorization (user accounts).
Representing the Organization in working with other IT departments.
May serve as IT representative on technical steering committees and governance bodies.
Leading groups of subordinate System Administrators.