Engineering & Implementation Systems Administration Lead

About the role

Entarian is seeking an experienced Engineering & Implementation Systems Administration Lead to oversee the deployment, administration, integration, and sustainment of enterprise infrastructure supporting engineering, development, testing, and operational environments. The role provides technical leadership for systems administration activities while coordinating closely with engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, networking, DevSecOps, and program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems administration activities supporting engineering, integration, implementation, testing, and production environments.
• Plan, install, configure, and maintain Windows, Linux, virtual, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems.
• Cook up infrastructure deployment activities with engineering, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and DevSecOps teams.
• Manage enterprise server, virtualization, storage, backup, identity management, and supporting infrastructure services.
• Maintain system performance, availability, capacity, and operational health while resolving complex infrastructure issues.
• Implement and maintain secure system configurations in accordance with DISA STIGs, RMF requirements, and organizational security policies.
• Support system integration, verification, testing, accreditation, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, implementation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system diagrams.
• Cook up infrastructure changes through established configuration management and change control processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and task direction to systems administrators and implementation personnel.
• Support customer meetings, engineering reviews, technical troubleshooting, and deployment activities as required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred depending on program requirements).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience administering enterprise Windows, Linux, virtualized, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure supporting complex government or commercial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems administration teams supporting implementation, integration, or enterprise infrastructure deployments.
• Experience deploying and administering Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, virtualization, identity management, backup and recovery, and systems monitoring.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, certificate management, and enterprise authentication services.
• Experience implementing secure system configurations using DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides, or equivalent security standards.
• Experience supporting infrastructure implementation projects, technology refresh initiatives, and operational transitions.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and customer organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% to support customer locations, implementation activities, engineering reviews, and operational deployments.

Pay

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $152,000.00

Schedule

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Benefits

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