Systems Administrator

By Light Professional IT Services LLC • University, FL

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About The Position

CESI is seeking motivated technical candidates to support the management of an IT lab environment in support of the US Department of Defense. The candidate will provide critical management of this system. An IT background is critical with core skill sets in networking and Kubernetes. Tasks will include updating the platform in both software and security updates, ensuring security compliance and User management. In depth knowledge of all of these is not required, but the ability to learn and perform tasking independently is.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2+ years applicable systems administrator experience solving complex technical challenges.
• IAT Level II or greater. Security+ or other equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated experience with the administration of software systems within virtual machine and container-based cloud infrastructure. Competence with Kubernetes, containers, networking and Linux technologies.
• Environment is primarily built with Linux, Kubernetes and opensource software products.
• Familiarity with computing hardware infrastructure tasks, such as iDRAC patches, troubleshooting servers, UPS maintenance, etc.
• Basic familiarity with managing physical networking hardware and understanding network protocols (e.g. login and configuration of network switches).
• Experience managing and troubleshooting networked storage systems.
• Analyzes real world problems and implements solutions according to corporate guidelines and procedures, and industry best practices.
• Provides professional-level IT, virtual environment, and network support functions.
• Must be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment and able to work with/manage a range of engineers holding a diverse set of skills at differing levels of experience.
• Be sensitive and flexible to the needs and requirements of the customer.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must due to the high-level of user interaction.
• Ability to function effectively within a team environment.
• Please note that pursuant to a Government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance and ability to successfully pass a CI polygraph if requested by customer.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to configuration manage, version control, and backup various scripts and work products created to execute and maintain the environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Interact with vendors/users/customers and developers to understand needs and operational requirements changes that will impact development and testing activities, examine any relevant change implementation, then report the changes to developers and testers welcoming feedback for future improvements.
• Ability to solve technical problems involving a variety of integrated software and hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will ensure that authorized users have system accounts and the ability to access the appropriate system resources, specifically utilizing Red Hat IdM and Keycloack SSO products.
• Manage an operating system and core application environment based on Kubernetes.
• Provides help desk support to internal and external users.
• Candidate must have an ability to rapidly triage user issues and resolve issues directly or when necessary, seek the appropriate engineering support to come to a resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees