Senior Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

About the role

Tenax Technologies is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator with a security clearance to join our dynamic team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows infrastructure, automation, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure pipeline automations using tools like Azure DevOps Server, GitLab, or Jenkins.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell to automate routine tasks and processes within a pipeline.
• Expertise in virtualized storage solution design, planning, configuration, and troubleshooting using VMware environments.
• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Create, deploy, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in an Active Directory environment.
• Provision, monitor, scale, and optimize cloud environments using Azure and AWS.
• Exceptional technical troubleshooting skills covering applications, services, servers, networking, and more.
• Experience with project planning software such as Jira, Jira Service Desk, and Confluence.
• Expertise in Azure Infrastructure Management, including virtual machines, networks, storage, and security solutions.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with identity management and directory services, specifically ADFS integration and LDAP integration.
• Single Sign-On Integration (SAML, OpenID).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Azure DevOps Server.
• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related tools.
• Experience with RedHat and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Experience with DevSecOps and best practices.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and process improvement.

Requirements

• Active security clearance.
• Security+ and IAT Level II certifications.
• Computing environment certification/certificate of training.
• 2+ years experience in automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Proficiency in virtualized storage solution design and troubleshooting using VMware environments.
• Expertise in system administration, including managing and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Understanding of Microsoft server infrastructure, virtualization, and networking principles.
• Expertise in GitLab runners, including expertise in runner installation, registration, and configuring executors on various operating systems.
• Strong communication skills for effective knowledge transfer and collaboration with sustainment teams.
• Experience with Git, including using commands, branching, and merging, working with local and remote repositories, and effectively collaborating on version control.
• Expertise in creating, deploying, and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in an Active Directory environment.
• Experience with Azure Infrastructure Management, including virtual machines, networks, storage, and security solutions.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.
• Experience with identity management and directory services, specifically ADFS integration and LDAP integration.
• Experience with single sign-on integration (SAML, OpenID).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Azure DevOps Server.
• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related tools.
• Experience with RedHat and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Experience with DevSecOps and best practices.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to learn and integrate new technologies quickly.
• Proven ability to create documentation suitable for technicians or end users.
• RedHat and Ubuntu experience.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and best practices.
• Continuously identify and execute process improvement where efficiencies can be identified.
• Experience with the SDLC, to include use of software source code control systems, artifact repositories, and code assessment tools.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and process improvement.

Skills

• Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Virtualized storage solution design and troubleshooting (VMware).
• System administration (servers, networks, storage systems).
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.
• Azure Infrastructure Management (virtual machines, networks, storage, security solutions).
• Container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Identity management and directory services (ADFS integration, LDAP integration).
• Single Sign-On Integration (SAML, OpenID).
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools (Azure DevOps Server).
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related tools.
• RedHat and Ubuntu operating systems.
• DevSecOps and best practices.
• Agile frameworks and process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $93,540 - $111,665 per year.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

$104,787 per year

Schedule

Full-time