Systems Administrator

Description Who we are: At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. What We Do Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations. Why ANS At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. ANS is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in Stennis, MS. This position is 100% onsite in Stennis. Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required This position requires a BS Degree in a related technical discipline and minimum 6 years' experience OR 14 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) or acquire one within 30 days of start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND.A minimum 6+ years of experience in VMWare or Linux Systems Administration working with customers in technical operations or engineeringCollaborates with a diverse team to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining system health and security posture, directly supporting customer mission-critical capabilities. You will work closely with program developers and system engineers to research issues, determine root causes and implement solutions to system problems. This position is an 8x5 position with after-hours call-in responsibility.Performs software application maintenance on mission systems running a variety of operating systems to include Linux, Windows, and VMWarePerforms routine and preventative maintenance such as general computer tasks, application loads, disk utilization, system loading and system monitoringDetects, isolates, documents, quickly reports, and resolves system outages, or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a systemAccurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting toolsCollect data describing the environment at the time of the failure and perform other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance provider DR investigation and resolutionPerform system monitoring, analyze and document performance and conduct trend analyses as requiredAlso support system engineering groups as required for ongoing analysis and integration effortsEnvironment fluctuates between routine and urgent, depending on ongoing tasks, priorities, and performance of assigned systemsWorks directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activitiesExperience configuring domain information utilities, such as Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP, and DNS Strong background and experience troubleshooting and debugging applicationsExperience presenting technical information to customers, clients and/or internal audiencesA thorough understanding of operating system concepts such as swapping and paging, inter-process communication, and devices and device driversThe ability to work effectively with frequent and direct customer interaction in a real-time operational environmentThe ability to work under pressure in restoring high-priority systems back to operations Desired Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in an advanced programming languageAbility to write PERL, python, and shell scriptsExperience with storage products from Oracle/Sun/STK, EMC, IBM, NetApp, and/or DDNExperience with virtual / cloud computing technologies using Citrix, VMware, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)Working knowledge of thin-client technologiesExperience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Benefits ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include: Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coveragePet Discount ProgramPTO (Paid Time Off)Maternity/ Paternity LeaveSupplemental Military Leave Pay11 Paid Holidays401(k) plan with 6% Company ContributionGenerous Professional Development Program100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability100% Employer paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Whole Life InsuranceLucrative Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Allowance for ANS SwagPotential for Paid OvertimeFlexible Work Schedules Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.