Senior System Administrator- Will sponsor a clearance!

About the role

The Senior System Administrator, also known as Senior Analyst, based in Tucson, AZ, collaborates with various teams to support classified information system capabilities. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understand and know Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity, including the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Work with data RAID, data backup uses and technologies.
• Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures, and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
• Support systems that operate 24x7 and occasionally require work beyond standard hours.
• Travel to other US domestic locations as needed, up to 10% per year.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant prior experience.
• Must have an active transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have Linux or Windows experience.
• Experience with Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup and recovery.

Qualifications

• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
• Experience with Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
• Experience with VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, MECM, and/or Exchange.
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Scripting experience.

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

Relocation Eligibility

Yes, relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.