Systems Administrator

Abacus Technology • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

59d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems/Server Administrator to provide systems support for computing platforms (workstations and servers, to include web servers), storage solutions, and enterprise management solutions. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in systems and server administration.
• Must be Security+ CE certified.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Microsoft certification.
• Extensive experience with servers running Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience with MECM/SCCM, Powershell, and Symantec Net Backup.
• Experience working in a physical and virtual environment.
• Knowledge of VMWare vCenter ESX.
• Experience with STIGS and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Able to adapt to the customer environment and develop an understanding of the business.
• Comfortable interacting heavily with clients and end users to assess current state of systems and architecture, as well as future needs.
• Attitude, adaptability, and ability to learn are paramount.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Classified and Unclassified data centers that house the server farm.
• Maintain and operate SANs and supporting components.
• Provide performance capacity planning, management, operations, and maintenance of SAN equipment and services.
• Provide storage utilization, performance reporting, trending, and management capabilities.
• Provide Enterprise systems administration and operating system support for file, print, and common-user application servers, server farms/banks, including hardware monitoring.
• Install, configure, maintain VMware vSphere in load/capacity analysis, trend monitoring, resource utilization, systems analysis, automated systems design, system development cycles and concepts, and information processing standards and methods.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate cyber security controls and ensure Operational Security requirements are in accordance with the established performance standards.
• Maintain all aspects of PRTG Network Monitor, the MECM/SCCM to include SCCM Infrastructure, SCCM Administrator console, Software/Hardware Inventory, Software Distribution, SCOM Infrastructure, SCOM Administrator and Operator Consoles and SCOM monitoring and alerting.
• Manage SQL databases; install/configure Windows Server operating systems on HP Blade servers hosting SCCM suite, and Microsoft SQL databases.
• Provide hardware, software, and network support to track, audit, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and analyze web, SharePoint portal, MECM/SCCM, WSUS, and a wide-range of specific server (functions/configurations) to ensure reliability.
• Maintain all aspects of the NetApp NAS, and Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA) within a SAN.
• Maintain control and access of data storage, space allocation, and device usage for authorized users; analyze file organization and database structure, take action as required to eliminate deficiencies; set alarms and report unauthorized access attempts/intrusions, correct weaknesses/vulnerabilities, and document permission violations at local, group, or global level.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees