Mid-Level to Senior Systems Administrator

Knack Works, a Jacobs Company, is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Mid-Level to Senior Systems Administrator to support the design, implementation and maintenance of our infrastructure in the Chantilly, VA office. The role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems, servers, networks and IT infrastructure to ensure high availability, security and reliable operation.

Duties/Task and Responsibilities

• Proficient with Windows systems

• Manage complex Active Directory environments, focusing on cross-domain trust relationships, Global Catalog replication, and centralized Group Policy Management

• Manage systems hardware and software infrastructure for both on-prem and in the cloud

• Provide hardware and software support for users, customers and personnel

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement and test features and functionality to support Knack Works’ high performance computing products

• Support the development of system documentation

• Develop and define techniques and tools to support the most efficient solution to meet program needs

• Maintain and provide technical expertise in all areas of hardware, software and networking

• Ability to troubleshoot systems, performance, and security issues

• Perform hardware and software installation, cabling coordination, and basic networking

• Follow change management and implementation best practices

• Collaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed

• Scripting experience (e.g., Powershell, C#, C++, XML, JSON, etc.)

• 5 - 10 years of hands-on Windows Server OS system administration experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Solid understanding of:

• Windows OS

• Experience with installation and implementation of hardware, software and networking equipment

• Familiarity with common hardware vendors (e.g., HP, Dell, etc.) and cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.)

• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good communication and collaborations skills with the ability to work in a team environment

• Experience with LAN/WAN operations and protocols

• Experience working in development and operational environments

• A current active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ CE certification within the first 6 months of employment

Desired Requirements:

• VMware vSphere configuration and maintenance experience

• A current TS/SCI with Poly

• A valid CompTIA Security+ CE certification

• Experience with:

• System monitoring tools

• Linux OS

• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure or similar)

• Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site environments

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.