System Administrator

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a System Administrator .

Position Type: Full Time Contract, Contract to hire
Duration: 12 months
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151


As a Systems Administrator, you will:

• Client is looking for a driven Systems Administrator to join the Engineering team in Chantilly, VA. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and ready to take initiative in a fast-moving technical environment.
• The right candidate will have experience with Linux systems administration and be comfortable configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems in both physical and virtual environments.
• We're looking for someone who takes ownership, likes solving real problems, and is excited to keep learning and expanding their technical skills.
• This role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced team who will provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and support as you grow your technical skills and take on new challenges.
• The responsibilities below highlight the essential functions of the position; the selected candidate is expected to have experience in one or more with the ability to learn the others and grow as needed.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems in both physical and virtual environments.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure through automation using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as tools such as Kickstart, Podman, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Support RMF and cybersecurity activities in partnership with Cyber Engineering, including BOE development, implementation and maintenance of security controls, and system hardening in compliance with DoD, NIST, STIG, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
• Support Software and System Engineers, CI/CD, Agile development, and DevSecOps processes within the system environment.
• Use software development lifecycle and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket to support build, integration, tracking, and configuration management activities.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containers and containerized services using technologies such as Docker and Podman.
• Customize, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise-level applications.
• Work in cloud-based environments and use monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic, or similar platforms to support security requirements, system health, and performance.
• Apply basic network administration and troubleshooting skills using core networking concepts and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and
• This Position needs Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance.

Ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security +) - Must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Current Certifications such as:
• RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE).
• CompTIA Linux+.
• Experience with Virtualization (KVM), Backup Technologies such as NAS, SAN, iSCSI, SAS.

• Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
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Pervez Ahmad
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $58-$60 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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