System Administrator (Mid or Senior)
About The Position
Join WOOD Federal Solutions as a System Administrator supporting a large, complex, mission-critical network environment with geographically distributed systems and multiple isolated domains. This role is ideal for an experienced systems professional who enjoys solving difficult infrastructure problems, sustaining enterprise capabilities, and keeping critical systems secure, stable, and available. You will support a dynamic technical environment that includes Windows servers, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, networking, security tools, and multiple air-gapped systems. The work includes building and maintaining server enclaves, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, supporting end users and technical teams, managing patches and vulnerabilities, and helping ensure systems continue to perform efficiently as operational requirements evolve. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, developers, testers, users, and program leadership while supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term system improvements. The ideal candidate is technically strong, adaptable, comfortable working across complex environments, and able to communicate clearly when resolving issues, planning upgrades, and supporting mission operations. This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Must have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.).
- Must be proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
- Must have experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.
- Must have experience with/be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.
- Must have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.
- Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
- Must have experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.
- Must have experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
- Must have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to support occasional day or short duration travel.
- U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with SQL Server.
- SALT and Python scripting experience.
- Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
- Experience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.
- Knowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.
- Knowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.
- Experience in documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.
Responsibilities
- Installing applications, administrating systems and processes, and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
- Ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently.
- Performing security management and application performance optimization functions.
- Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web‐based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
- Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.
- Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
- Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re‐work solutions.
- Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
- Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
- Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
- Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
