Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Take your IT career to the next level as an experienced Systems Administrator on a collaborative Agile team supporting the infrastructure behind mission-critical supervisory systems for a federal agency. You'll serve as a technical authority for server administration, automation, security, and troubleshooting, and act as a mentor and escalation point for junior staff. If you're passionate about technology, thrive in complex environments, and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to drive operational excellence in a mission-driven organization. This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship is required.

Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows server environments and related infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Lead advanced system configuration, patching, upgrades, and compliance activities. Oversee system health, performance, and availability using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, AppDynamics, ThousandEye). Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents, performing root cause analysis and mentoring junior staff on troubleshooting and best practices. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM), and support privileged access management. Design, implement, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Automate system administration and operational tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash). Document system architectures, configurations, changes, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to support deployments, resolve issues, and ensure secure operations. Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to process improvement, and share knowledge across the team. Stay current with emerging technologies, security standards, and best practices.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in systems administration, IT operations, or related roles in enterprise environments. Advanced proficiency with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and networking concepts. Experience with system monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, AppDynamics). Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash). Demonstrated experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Experience mentoring or guiding junior administrators or IT staff. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Eligibility for federal background investigation and compliance with security requirements. Experience supporting enterprise-scale or federal IT environments. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid infrastructure. Exposure to DevSecOps, CI/CD, or Agile environments. Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, Azure Administrator). Experience with privileged access management and security compliance.

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