Systems Administrator
About The Position
The Systems Administrator supports enterprise infrastructure, provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, and administers Windows and Linux environments. The role involves operating systems, storage technologies, scripting, and troubleshooting complex hardware and file-system issues, including problems involving encrypted, damaged, or non-standard storage devices. The position is full-time and onsite in Reston, Virginia, and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph. The successful candidate will support the company’s mission by applying systems administration, technical support, scripting, and digital forensics or storage recovery experience. The role also calls for strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience administering sponsor collaboration tools and supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments is highly desired but not mandatory.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Systems administration experience.
- Experience providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in enterprise environments.
- Experience administering Linux and Windows systems.
- Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
- Digital forensics or storage recovery experience.
- Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Understanding of common file systems, including NTFS, FAT/exFAT, ext3/ext4, XFS, and Btrfs.
- Understanding of RAID technologies and disk management.
- Understanding of disk partitioning, including MBR and GPT.
- Understanding of storage interfaces including SATA, SAS, NVMe, and USB.
- Understanding of Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) encrypted file systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and file-system issues, including encrypted and damaged storage devices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work onsite in Reston, VA during core hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering and configuring sponsor collaboration tools.
- Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in enterprise environments.
- Administer Linux systems.
- Administer Windows systems.
- Use scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, or similar.
- Troubleshoot damaged, encrypted, or non-standard storage devices.
- Apply digital forensics or storage recovery experience.
- Explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Be available and work onsite in Reston, VA during core hours.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Dedicated training budget.
- 100% employer-covered family vision, dental, and health insurance.
- 100% employer-covered life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match and 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 paid government holidays.
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
