Principal System Administrator

About the role

The Principal System Administrator will support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. They will manage IT system infrastructure and processes, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves problems at Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels
• Manages daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Assists users in accessing and using IT systems
• Optimizes system operations and resource utilization
• Performs system capacity analysis and planning
• Provides in-depth trouble-shooting and analysis for escalated tickets
• Supports the dispatch system and hardware problems, remaining involved in the resolution process
• Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems, installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components, implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Supports the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware
• Analyzes and resolves complex problems related to server hardware, applications, and software integration

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Fifteen (15) years experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Five (5) years of additional System Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Experience with system security, configuration, and reporting tools
• Experience with ELK, Tripwire, VMware, RedHat SELinux security tool suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university

Skills

• System Administration
• IT Systems Management
• Problem Identification and Resolution
• Security and Configuration Tools
• Server Hardware and Software Integration
• System Capacity Analysis
• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Benefits

Themis Insight offers competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums, a 401k with company matching, 11 standard holidays, 25 days of PTO, career development opportunities, and employee referral bonuses.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position

Themis Insight

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.