Systems Administrator

Avian•McLean, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Level Up, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AVIAN, represents a fusion of innovation, reliability, and top-tier cyber security and IT solutions. As a Virginia-based small business with over 150 years of collective experience, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading expertise, big data analytics, and all-source research and analysis. Our technical capabilities directly bolster our customers' objectives, from mission centers to forward-deployed operations. In 2021, we joined forces with AVIAN, an employee-owned business and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With a shared commitment to resourcefulness, responsiveness, and reachability, we continue to uphold our trademark dependability and innovation, delivering exceptional services to our 80 government and commercial clients across 13 states. Beyond our technical and consulting prowess, we at Level Up believe in creating a positive impact within our communities. Through our charitable giving and volunteer programs, we support causes close to our hearts and inspire meaningful change. This commitment to service and community enhancement is what we call "The Level Up Way". Together, Level Up and AVIAN offer comprehensive solutions, blending technology and community engagement to create an exceptional partnership for our employees, customers, and community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted.
Personal integrity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Action- and results-oriented
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope polygraph.
This position has an on-site requirement and is not eligible for fully remote candidates.

Nice To Haves

Experience with server administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive systems and networks.
Pro-active monitoring and evaluation of environments using sensitive tools.
Proven ability to identify optimization opportunities for server performance.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, complete tasks independently and creatively, and adapt to new technologies and tools

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.
Oversee the maintenance of systems and networks, while providing customers with insight into their network.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify problem areas and opportunities for mission critical improvements to the customer’s network.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for network security and system administration.
Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and Program Managers.