Senior Systems Administrator

TekSynap•Fort Belvoir, VA

15h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to provide IT systems administration and operations support in a federal government environment. The role covers VMware virtualization, enterprise storage and backups, Windows Server and domain administration, security and compliance, network and system monitoring, identity and access management, and basic Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration. The administrator will also develop operating procedures and configuration baselines, support hardware operations and technology refresh activities, remediate vulnerabilities, and assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) security assessments. The position is based in an office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule and 10% travel. U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are required. The target salary range is $100,000–$140,000. TekSynap describes itself as a fast-growing high-tech company serving federal government customers and offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
DoD 8570 Level II or III compliant certification and computing environment certifications.
At least 10 years of experience.
BS/BA degree.
Proven experience administering VMware vSphere, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
Hands-on experience managing NetApp ONTAP storage and Veeam Backup & Replication.
Deep expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and user/group management.
Direct experience implementing DISA STIGs and conducting vulnerability scans using ACAS.
Familiarity with Cisco networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, switching, and Adaptive Security Appliance.
Experience using SolarWinds or similar enterprise monitoring suites.
Experience managing Certificate Authority servers and Public Key Infrastructure.
Basic administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including regularly lifting up to 10 pounds and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
Manage enterprise storage systems, specifically NetApp ONTAP, and configure and maintain automated backups using Veeam Backup & Replication.
Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and user and group accounts.
Implement DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS.
Use Cisco networking concepts and SolarWinds or similar monitoring suites to monitor network and system performance.
Manage Certificate Authority servers and Public Key Infrastructure for secure network authentication.
Perform basic administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
Develop IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides.
Perform operations and maintenance support on laptop PCs and systems.
Research and assist with IT solutions for technology refresh and IT system development and life-cycle activities.
Resolve IT-related Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and remediate software vulnerabilities through security patching and specialized software configurations.
Support the Risk Management Framework and assist with security assessments of the IT environment.
Comply with vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law, or regulation.
Comply with the company's drug-free workplace policy and any applicable drug screening.