Onsite opportunity for a System Administrator 4 for VDOT

Job Description

Job Description

TalenTech Digital {Prime/Direct Vendor for the VA state}is looking for a System Administrator 4 for VDOT in Staunton, VA, for a long-term contract position . ON-SITE ROLE.

Please review the JD and let me know if you are interested in this opportunity.

JD:

VDOT System Administrator 4 (813064)

Rate / Compensation Summary
W2 Hourly (no benefits):$43.47/hr
OR
C2C / 1099:$48.04/hr
OR
Compensation + Benefits:$70,071.78/yr

Work Location: 811 Commerce Road, Staunton VA, 24401

Both Phone and In Person Interview 

Required experience as a Systems Administrator, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center.
3-5 years of experience required.

- Responds to all levels of support requests from Tier 1 - 3.
- Provides exceptional customer service.
- Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.
- Responds to all break/fix requests associated with end user resources.
- Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux(REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers.
- Configures and deploys new/replacement desktop/laptop computer equipment and peripherals.
- Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
- Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
- Monitors system resources for server/service anomalies.
- Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
- Maintains detailed change history of changes.
- Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
- Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
- Manages time and resource constraints.

The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to Commonwealth policies, standards, and guidelines. Responsibilities include systems administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation. Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Perform daily backup operations and regular file archival and purge as necessary. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues. Diagnose and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary. Upgrade and configure system software that supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs. Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux(REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers

Required

5

Years

Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware

Required

5

Years

Experience with Active Directory Administration

Required

5

Years

Virtualization/VMWare

Required

5

Years

Backup and Recovery

Required

5

Years

Help Desk Support

Required

5

Years

Customer Service

Required

5

Years

Cybersecurity

Highly desired

2

Years

Hands-On w/Network Equip

Desired

3

Years

Experience with Video Management Systems

Desired

2

Years

Microsoft Certification/ Related certifications

Nice to have

 

 

Audio-Video Support

Nice to have

 

 

Global Candidate Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Questions

Description

Question 1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2

What is your candidate’s email address?

\nCompany Description

TalenTech Digital is a Northern Virginia-based IT staffing and consulting company.

Company Description

TalenTech Digital is a Northern Virginia-based IT staffing and consulting company.