Secret Cleared Sr Systems Administrator

Zantech•Reston, VA

About The Position

Zantech is seeking a Sr Systems Administrator to support its DoD client and the DLA Disposition Integration Web (DIW) Program Office. The role ensures stable operation of computer software systems and network connections and includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network software, communication links, and application environments. The administrator applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing, fault tolerance, and vulnerability management, for applications such as ETID, RTD Web/Mobile, Compliance Suite, GenComm, ESP, and future mobile applications. The position directly affects system availability, performance, and security for DLA's mission to manage disposal of excess military property and support disaster relief operations nationwide. The role supports Development, Test, Stage, and Production environments; contributes to database administration and COOP activities; provides end-user support and training; and performs remote maintenance for operational systems at multiple locations. It also supports SSRS configuration, data management, and reporting. The administrator develops and executes implementation, configuration, migration, validation, rollback, and contingency plans, and validates system functionality and readiness after upgrades, deployments, patches, and migrations. Repeatable administrative work is to be automated using appropriate scripting, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code tools. The position requires an active Secret clearance at minimum, U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, 10 years of relevant experience, and applicable DoD 8570/8140 and operating-system certifications. Zantech describes itself as a Woman Owned Small Business and offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, a vacation package, and a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

10 years of specialized Information Technology experience, with most experience across multiple information-processing disciplines involving a range of hardware and software solutions.
At least 10 years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting various software.
Expert systems administration across multiple platforms, including Windows Server and Linux.
Knowledge of network software, communication links, and application servers.
Advanced knowledge of application networking, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
Experience with vulnerability management, security tools, and configuration management.
Experience with DISA, J64 TFS, and Azure GovCloud environments.
Database administration knowledge and SSRS support experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, critical-thinking, time-management, communication, and prioritization skills.
Ability to write and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configuration records, status updates, and implementation plans.
Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.
DoD 8570/8140 IA certification.
Operating-system certifications relevant to administered systems.
Active Secret clearance at minimum and U.S. citizenship per contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and optimize system and network software.
Analyze capacity and performance and recommend system configuration changes or upgrades.
Implement application networking capabilities, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
Manage vulnerabilities and security patching, including STIGs, SRRs, and CERT/CTO/IA compliance.
Automate administrative tasks using scripts and tools, and develop system administrator procedures.
Manage Development, Test, Stage, and Production environments.
Support database administration, including DBMS software and patches, backup and recovery, and COOP participation.
Provide end-user support, training, and troubleshooting.
Provide remote maintenance support to operational systems at multiple locations.
Support SSRS configuration, data management, and reporting.
Develop and execute implementation, configuration, migration, validation, rollback, and contingency plans.
Validate system functionality and operational readiness after upgrades, deployments, patches, and migrations.
Support monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, capacity planning, and service availability reporting.
Write and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configuration records, status updates, and implementation plans.
Collaborate with the Project Manager, technical leads, developers, DBAs, security specialists, functional analysts, testers, and customer representatives.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, eliminate recurring incidents, improve standardization, and lower operational risk.