Senior Systems Administrator

About the role

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Nisga’a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics. The Senior Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of the in‑house computer software systems and network connections, including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Analyzes and resolves end‑user software program and connectivity issues.
• Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
• Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.
• Provides end‑user training.
• Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
• Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location, including general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
• Directs the work of other system administrators to provide day‑to‑day system administration, including system and resource optimization and user assistance.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load‑balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance.
• Performs vulnerability management.

Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to plan and deliver technical solutions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Ten (10) years of specialized experience in Information Processing, with the majority in various hardware/software solutions.
• At least four years of hands‑on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.
• DoD‑approved 8570/8140 baseline certification: Category IAT II or IAT III.
• Experience with Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z (Cloud or Microsoft Operating System per DLA Approved CE).
• Active SECRET clearance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax‑deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.