System Administrator- Senior

ESM•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM), a government contractor providing strategic IT services to Defense and Federal customers, is hiring a Senior System Administrator to support an enterprise-level program in a federal environment. The role is responsible for the stable operation and optimization of computer software systems, servers, networks, and communication links across local and remote environments and multiple locations. It also directs the day-to-day work of other system administrators, supports end users, and provides technology recommendations aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline.
At least 10 years of specialized experience as an application systems administrator.
Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification.
Ability to install, configure, maintain, and optimize software systems, servers, network connections, and communication links.
Knowledge of system administration, including performance monitoring, capacity analysis, resource optimization, and upgrades.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software, network connectivity, and end-user issues across local and remote environments.
Ability to develop automation scripts, system administration procedures, and training programs.
Ability to recommend technology improvements, manage upgrades, and support business objectives across multiple locations.
Knowledge of application networking, load balancing, fault tolerance, and vulnerability management.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers.
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, communicate verbally in person and by telephone, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, and regularly stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to undertake extensive walking, including stairs, throughout offices and between buildings; may need to use public transportation or drive a personal or Government vehicle to local or remote offices.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, and proactive approach, with ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations.
Ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software and communication links.
Organize and direct the configuration and operation of information management systems.
Analyze and resolve end-user software and connectivity issues.
Conduct capacity and performance analysis and recommend system configuration changes and upgrades.
Use automated tools and scripts to improve system administration efficiency and accuracy; develop procedures and provide administrator training and skills assessments.
Provide end-user training.
Recommend technology direction aligned with business vision and objectives.
Provide local and remote maintenance support, including general maintenance, upgrades, and new server and application installations, across multiple locations.
Direct other system administrators in day-to-day system administration, system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
Apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
Perform vulnerability management.
Perform other duties as assigned.