System Administrator- Senior

ESM • Fort Belvoir, VA

6d • $112,000 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a System Administrator- Senior to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.

Responsible for ensuring the stable and reliable operation of in-house computer software systems, network infrastructure, and communication links. Plans, develops, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and related systems; organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems; and analyzes and resolves end-user software, system, and connectivity issues. Conducts capacity and performance analyses and provides recommendations for system configuration changes, upgrades, and technology enhancements aligned with organizational goals and business objectives. Improves system administration efficiency and accuracy through the development and use of automated tools and scripts, standardized procedures, administrator training, and skills assessments. Provides end-user training and local and remote maintenance support for operational systems deployed across multiple locations, including server and application maintenance, upgrades, and new installations. Directs the work of system administrators responsible for day-to-day system administration, resource optimization, and user support. Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing and fault tolerance, and performs vulnerability management activities to support the security, reliability, availability, and performance of enterprise systems and applications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of enterprise IT systems and network infrastructure, including servers, applications, network software, communication links, information management systems, and end-user connectivity.
• Skill in system administration and infrastructure management, including installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, optimizing, and troubleshooting servers, applications, software, and network systems across multiple locations.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems, including end-user software, system, connectivity, capacity, and performance issues, while identifying effective configuration changes and technology solutions.
• Skill in automation and process improvement, including developing scripts and automated tools, establishing system administration procedures, and improving the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of IT operations.
• Ability to lead, train, and support technical personnel and end users, including directing system administrators, providing technical guidance, conducting training and skills assessments, and delivering effective end-user support.
• Knowledge of network security, application networking, and system availability, including vulnerability management, load balancing, fault tolerance, system reliability, and performance optimization.
• BS or BA degree in a technical discipline
• Ten (10) years specialized experience (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions, at least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software).
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in all aspects of Windows Server Administration
• DOD 8140 baseline certification - IAT Level II or Level III
• Computing Environment certification: Cloud or Microsoft Operating system certification
• Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers
• Have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the stable and reliable operation of in-house computer software systems, network infrastructure, and communication links.
• Planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network software and related systems.
• Organizing and directing the configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Analyzing and resolving end-user software, system, and connectivity issues.
• Conducting capacity and performance analyses and providing recommendations for system configuration changes, upgrades, and technology enhancements.
• Improving system administration efficiency and accuracy through the development and use of automated tools and scripts, standardized procedures, administrator training, and skills assessments.
• Providing end-user training and local and remote maintenance support for operational systems deployed across multiple locations.
• Directing the work of system administrators responsible for day-to-day system administration, resource optimization, and user support.
• Applying advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Performing vulnerability management activities to support the security, reliability, availability, and performance of enterprise systems and applications.

Benefits

• ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior