System Administrator

Job Description
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