Systems Administrator

TekSynap•Aurora, CO

13d•$146,000 - $164,000

About The Position

The Systems Administrator is expected to be able to accomplish the following: Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. May be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff. We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Systems Administrator maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
HS, 9-11 years of relevant experience; BS, 3-5 years; MS, 0-3
One of the following DoD 8570/ CS-NET-451 certifications i s r equired : Security+ CE SSCP CySA + GSEC

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
MCSA / MCSE
RHCSA / RHCE
Linux+
VMware VCP
Nutanix NCP
Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
AWS SysOps Administrator
CASP+
CISSP
SCAP / STIG implementation training
ACAS / Nessus experience
ITIL4 Foundation
HDI certifications

Responsibilities

Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
Setting up administrator accounts
Maintaining system documentation
Tuning system performance
Installing system wide software
Allocating mass storage space
Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
May be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.