Senior Systems Administrator

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company focused on delivering comprehensive information management solutions for Federal Government customers, emphasizing agility and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Manage enterprise storage systems (NetApp ONTAP) and configure automated backup solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Perform Windows Server administration, Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and user/group management.
• Implement DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution).
• Utilize SolarWinds or similar enterprise monitoring suites for network and system performance monitoring, with familiarity in Cisco networking concepts (VLANs, routing, switching, Adaptive Security Appliance).
• Manage Certificate Authorities (CA servers) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for secure network authentication.
• Perform basic administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Develop IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides.
• Provide operations and maintenance support for laptop PCs and systems.
• Participate in researching IT solutions to support technology refresh and IT system development lifecycle activities.
• Resolve IT-related Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and remediate software vulnerabilities via security patching and specialized configurations.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assist in the security assessment of the IT environment.

Requirements

• Top-Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 Level II or III compliant certification and computing environment certifications.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• BS/BA degree.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Paid vacation time and holidays.

Pay

Target salary range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00. The salary range is an estimate and may vary based on education, experience, skills, competencies, contract parameters, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday – Friday.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA.
• Office environment with low noise level.
• Approximately 10% travel required.
• Regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Employees must comply with vaccination requirements mandated by contract, law, or regulation.