Systems Administrator SME - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
The Systems Administrator SME supports a new operations center by maintaining operational equipment used to monitor various systems. The role leads the initial installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers in physical and virtual environments and manages Active Directory and other core IT services. It monitors system performance, troubleshoots complex issues, and performs patch management, updates, and backups to support high availability and reliability. The position also plans and executes system upgrades and hardware and software installations, applies security patches, and maintains safeguards against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. The Systems Administrator SME collaborates with the customer to ensure deliverables meet their standards and works with the existing team at other locations to address challenges and drive innovation. The job is onsite in Reston, Virginia, with 40 scheduled hours per week and less than 10% travel required.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of related experience.
- Technical training, certification(s), or a degree.
- Current and obtainable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Expertise in computer hardware, system administration, and technical support.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in planning, implementing, and maintaining complex systems, security measures, and performance standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the initial installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers in physical and virtual environments.
- Manage Active Directory and other core IT services for the new operations center.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues to support high availability and reliability.
- Perform patch management, updates, and backups.
- Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware and software installations.
- Ensure systems have current security patches and software updates.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with the customer to ensure deliverables meet their standards.
- Resolve unexpected challenges and coordinate with the existing team at other locations supporting the customer.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
