Senior System Administrator
About The Position
The Senior System Administrator in Information Workplace Services collaborates with a diverse team to support critical programs that use classified information systems. The role develops, implements, and maintains secure, cost-efficient environments across classified programs. It works with program teams to define computing requirements and develop end-to-end solutions to complex IT infrastructure problems. The position provides systems administration in heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, troubleshooting hardware and operating system integration issues, and coordinating with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements. The role also documents and provides training on advanced IT processes and procedures. Systems operate 24x7, so work beyond standard hours may occasionally be needed. Business travel to other domestic U.S. locations may be required, up to 5% per year.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in systems administration and/or IT service desk support.
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience installing, configuring, and administering Windows operating systems.
- Experience developing solutions and documenting technical problems and their solutions.
- Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
- Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification, within six months of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent, and an Operating System Certification.
- Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF.
- Experience with Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Experience with Zero Clients.
- Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
- Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
- Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange.
Responsibilities
- Provide IT systems administration in heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
- Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
- Troubleshoot technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including hardware and operating system integration.
- Work with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
- Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures.
- Obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an equivalent certification, within six months of the start date.
- Travel to other domestic U.S. locations as business needs dictate, up to 5% per year.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
