UNIX/Windows System Administrator
On-site systems administrator supporting an intelligence-community customer at Fort Belvoir, VA: Tier 2/3 upkeep, configuration, patching, and STIG-compliant security of Unix/Windows workstations, servers, and storage, plus backups and on-call support. Core stack includes Windows Server, Red Hat/Solaris/IRIX, and DoD tools like HBSS and Retina; active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Compensation
- $140K–$150K / yr
- Location
- Fort Belvoir, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
- Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
- UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration experience
- Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems
- Ability to respond to after-hours calls and provide on-call support
- Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites and other similar locations
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Valid US passport
Nice to have
- Experience in the imagery intelligence domain
- Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems
- Skills in Windows Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, or Imagery Production Chain
- General knowledge of database administration, network administration, and network configuration management
Full description
ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Fort Belvoir, VA.
HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.
Job Duties:
- Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
- Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
- Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
- Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
- Install/load operating system and application software
- Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore
- Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
- Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products
- Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
- Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment