Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Maintains system resources, monitors CPU, disk usage, and response times.
• Performs systems security administration, creates user profiles and accounts.
• Other duties include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations for purchasing hardware and software, coordinates installations, and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for computing resource allocation.
• Makes recommendations for less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance.
• High School diploma, 9-11 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years; Master's degree, 0-3 years.
• One of the following DoD 8570/CS-NET-451 certifications is required: Security+, CE, SSCP, CySA+, GSEC.
• Desired: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, VMware VCP, Nutanix NCP, Azure Administrator (AZ-104), AWS SysOps Administrator CASP+, CISSP, SCAP/STIG implementation training, ACAS/Nessus experience, ITIL4 Foundation, HDI certifications.

About the Role

The Systems Administrator maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Benefits

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Pay

Target salary range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00.

Schedule

“Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Aurora CO, with occasional travel to Colorado Springs CO. Type of environment: Varies. Noise level: Low. Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 20%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.