System Administrator

Analytica•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Analytica is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a dynamic federal government project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of technical support and vision for implementing and managing hardware, software and network. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. Analytica offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
5+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration (2012 or higher)
1+ years of experience in IT Support (Tier I, II or III)
Experience with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), Active Directory (AD), Basic networking configuration and troubleshooting, Virtual Tele-Conference (VTC) systems, PC and Server hardware replacement, Linux server administration, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems and have experience working in the DoD NIPRNET environment
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere.
Familiarity with Tanzu administration, including deploying and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Experience collecting and evaluating OS performance data and identifying hardware failures, Internet protocols, OS security controls, and OS network configuration
Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, and Microsoft Server File/Print Server, Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM), Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), and/or Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)
Experience with network monitoring and configuration capture tools
Experience administering centralized authentication services like AD or LDAP
Experience with IP network operations to include network switching/routing, firewalls, and configuring subnets
Experience with ticketing systems, issue tracking, and collaboration tools
Government Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Cloud (AWS or Azure), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and SQL Server (2019) experience are desired but not required

Responsibilities

Install, configure and troubleshoot various desktop/server software applications and hardware solutions
Build standard Windows desktop which includes, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and client specific applications
Windows server administration and Active Directory configuration.
Support servers including security configurations, patching, security vulnerability remediation and troubleshooting.
Helps develop and refine procedures for identifying and mitigating common system issues
Identify weak points or gaps in the systems architecture and provide recommendations for improving operations and the end user experience
Uses tools like Ansible, Puppet, etc. to implement automation of sysadmin tasks
Manages backups, off-site archives, and disaster recovery system readiness
Assist with a wide array of network and application issues, from printing, scanning, peripherals
Provide both on-site and remote support.
Assist with network implementations and projects
Analyze organization’s needs, conduct technical research, and implement appropriate solutions to meet needs and comply with department standards.