Mid/Sr. System Administrator TS/SCI Poly

About the role

The selected individual will provide system administration support for a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The role supports system engineering requests by delivering solutions that meet operational needs, and by upgrading, sustaining, and maintaining existing capabilities. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that includes multiple air-gapped systems, each with its own domain and supporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install applications, administer systems and processes, and ensure issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently.
• Perform security management and application performance optimization functions.
• Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Create and maintain complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.
• Identify and correct hardware and software issues.
• Respond to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and develop re-work solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
• Communicate with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and confer with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.).
• Proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.
• Experience with/be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.
• Experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.
• A solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.
• Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• A solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to support occasional day or short duration travel.

Clearance Required

Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Pay

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00