Systems Administrator - Subject Matter Expert

Emergent Technologies IncHerndon, VA

About The Position

We are actively seeking highly experienced candidates with a minimum of sixteen (16) years of relevant experience, spanning skill levels from foundational to advanced. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred in one or more related technical disciplines. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong expertise in enterprise systems, automation, and operational support, with experience that includes: Analyzing and troubleshooting software application and network component issues, Performing technical evaluations of client computing software, hardware, and management solutions, including operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops, Designing, developing, and maintaining automated and well-documented processes and procedures to streamline operational activities, Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible, Providing technical support to application and utility developers to ensure successful integration into the operating environment, Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) across multiple enclaved environments, Collaborating effectively with management, engineering teams, and internal customers. Candidates must also demonstrate advanced proficiency in the following areas: Operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops, Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible, Software and patch deployment configurations, including patch compliance and remediation, Troubleshooting complex software application and network component issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum of sixteen (16) years of relevant experience, spanning skill levels from foundational to advanced
  • Strong expertise in enterprise systems, automation, and operational support
  • Experience analyzing and troubleshooting software application and network component issues
  • Experience performing technical evaluations of client computing software, hardware, and management solutions
  • Experience with operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated and well-documented processes and procedures
  • Experience with scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
  • Experience providing technical support to application and utility developers
  • Hands-on expertise with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) across multiple enclaved environments
  • Experience collaborating effectively with management, engineering teams, and internal customers
  • Advanced proficiency in operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
  • Advanced proficiency in scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
  • Advanced proficiency in software and patch deployment configurations, including patch compliance and remediation
  • Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting complex software application and network component issues

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) practices
  • Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Perl and Python
  • Familiarity with commercial application platforms including Apache and Tomcat
  • Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
  • Knowledge of configuration management tools
  • Experience with automated system installation technologies
  • Experience supporting automated backup systems
  • Virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere
  • Experience with NetApp storage management
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and CISSP
  • Cloud knowledge and certifications, including Azure Fundamentals and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing and troubleshooting software application and network component issues
  • Performing technical evaluations of client computing software, hardware, and management solutions, including operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining automated and well-documented processes and procedures to streamline operational activities
  • Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
  • Providing technical support to application and utility developers to ensure successful integration into the operating environment
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) across multiple enclaved environments
  • Collaborating effectively with management, engineering teams, and internal customers
  • Operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
  • Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
  • Software and patch deployment configurations, including patch compliance and remediation
  • Troubleshooting complex software application and network component issues

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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