Systems Administrator

Valiant Solutions, LLC • Fort Belvoir, VA

7d • $97,400 - $139,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator to support an Intelligence Community program providing user-facing and data center services. The team supports the design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment, and disposal of IT services across multiple networks, security domains, and worldwide locations.

The role administers desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks, provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, and supports client/server, storage, network, and mobile systems. It includes operating system and application installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, security, database procedures, data center equipment upkeep, backup and recovery planning, and compliance with STIG guidelines. The position is onsite in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and requires TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph. Travel may be required for 0–20% to local-area sites and other locations with similar architecture or footprint.

Valiant describes itself as a cybersecurity and IT services provider serving federal civilian, defense, and national security customers. The company highlights its employee-centric culture, career development, and benefits. The anticipated base salary range is $97,400–$139,200, subject to job-related factors and other considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of systems administration experience; additional education, training, certifications, or work experience may be substituted for the degree or work experience.
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.
• Experience with UNIX, Windows, and/or storage administration.
• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems; the posting lists “Security+” in this context.
• Ability to respond to after-hours calls and provide on-call support.
• Ability to travel 0–20% to local-area sites and other locations with similar architecture or footprint.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain.
• Ability to create and modify scripts across multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
• Knowledge of the customer's processes, procedures, and production systems.
• Ability to function as a team member and independently.
• Skills in one or more of Windows Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and the Imagery Production Chain.
• General knowledge of database administration and network administration, and network configuration management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks, including account monitoring, security, operating system installation, and other local-area system administration functions.
• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and related processes.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
• Install and load operating system and application software.
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving applications, operating systems, hardware, communications infrastructure, or combinations of these.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network component integrity, configure network components, and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Install and upgrade Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages; maintain them according to policies, procedures, and service level agreements; evaluate and install software/hardware patches; and resolve software problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
• Create and follow procedures for managing multiple linked databases, including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data imports and exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
• Collaborate on and contribute to development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
• Secure systems to STIG guidelines using tools such as Retina and HBSS.
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures.
• Verify system availability using existing enterprise tools.
• Provide on-call support in response to after-hours calls.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans, including an HSA option and PPO, with company contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off that grows with years of service and paid federal holidays.
• Paid certifications, professional development, and access to the Valiant University training portal.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness and fitness program.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level