IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise server, storage, and virtualization environments, including system upgrades, patching, and issue resolution.
• Manage enterprise storage systems and backup solutions, ensuring data integrity, security, and reliable backup and recovery operations.
• Design, deploy, and support LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless networks, MPLS, DMZ, and remote access technologies.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot network and systems infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Provision and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems and applications.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain virtual server environments to support business and support services requirements.
• Provide advanced technical support and escalation assistance to desktop and end-user support teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan, implement, and deliver scalable IT solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement and maintain IT infrastructure in accordance with corporate policies, processes, standards, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Administer device management, endpoint control, asset tracking, and hardware/software license compliance.
• Ensure the security of networks, systems, and data by implementing best practices and responding to security risks and incidents.
• Support compliance initiatives and audits related to NIST/CMMC, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Perform Linux system administration tasks, including disk partitioning, logical volume management, and filesystem configuration.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support IT operations and business needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's/College degree preferred or 4+ years of experience may substitute for degree.
• 5+ years Windows System Administration (2016 and above).
• 5+ years in network administration and support.
• 3+ years Linux Administration, Preferably, RedHat 8 and 9, Debian and Ubuntu.
• 3+ years’ VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V or another virtualization experience.
• 2+ years Azure Cloud experience.
• Firewall experience with NAT and VPN required (SonicWall and Cisco).
• Complete knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS.
• Installation, configuring, and maintaining of server hardware, software applications and associated network equipment, to include SCSI, RAID, and I/O topology.
• Must be able to resolve problems independently or work with team members to drive solutions.
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered.