System Administrator

Job Posting

We are seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This full-time role requires a professional with a strong background in system administration, specifically within a secure, high-stakes environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring our systems operate efficiently and securely, complying with stringent standards and protocols.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Systems Management: Oversee the operations and maintenance of applications on mission-critical infrastructure.
• Cyber Security Management: Ensure compliance with Risk Management Frameworks, addressing vulnerabilities, and mitigating risks.
• Data Management: Develop, deploy, and maintain systems for tracking and recording data inventory, ensuring data integrity and security.
• ETL Services: Maintain and update ETL capabilities, including data ingestion, quality control, and compliance.
• Splunk Administration: Develop Splunk dashboards, administer servers, and manage data onboarding processes.
• Project Management: Assist in program planning, requirement assessment, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Linux System Administration: Perform remote deployment, operation, and maintenance of Linux servers.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate program progress, implement system changes, and conduct functionality testing.

Requirements Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in administering and maintaining Splunk Clusters.
• Proven ability in creating and managing data pipelines for Splunk.
• Strong background in system administration on enterprise networks.
• Proficiency in Ansible, Cobbler/Foreman, and other relevant tools.
• Experience in cloud environment deployment and system administration in a Linux multi-domain environment.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with the Sponsor's A&A process and cloud solutions.
• Experience in Bash and Python scripting.
• Knowledge of system health monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios).

Key Positions:

• Splunk Application Lead: Oversee Splunk Cyber Security tools and Enterprise Security Splunk deployment.
• Lead Cyber Security Project Manager/Architect: Manage cyber platform accreditation and risk assessment.
• Lead Systems Engineer / Data Steward Support: Handle data onboarding, catalog management, and role-based access.
• Lead Linux Operations and Maintenance System Administration: Ensure 24x7 runtime, scan compliance, and patching for all software and servers.

Benefits:

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment

Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage. INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus – Project-based
• Yearly bonus – Company based