Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

 

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

 

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Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Virtualization: Proven experience administering and maintaining VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Storage & Backup: Hands-on experience managing enterprise storage systems (specifically NetApp ONTAP) and configuring/maintaining automated backup solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Windows Server & Domain Administration: Deep expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and user/group management.
• Security & Compliance: Direct experience implementing DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and conducting vulnerability scans using ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution).
• Monitoring & Network Management: Familiarity with Cisco networking concepts (VLANs, routing, switching, Adaptive Security Appliance) and experience utilizing SolarWinds (or similar enterprise monitoring suites) for network and system performance monitoring.
• Identity & Access Management: Experience managing Certificate Authorities (CA servers) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for secure network authentication.
• Linux Familiarity: Basic administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Documentation & Baselines: Develop IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides.
• Hardware Support: Perform operations and maintenance support on laptop PCs and systems.
• Technology Refresh: Participate and assist in researching IT solutions in support of technology refresh as required to support IT system development and life cycle activities.
• Vulnerability Management: Resolve IT-related Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and remediate software vulnerabilities via security patching and specialized software configurations.
• RMF Support: Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assist in the security assessment of the IT environment as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Top-Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 Level II or III compliant certification and computing environment certifications required.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience. 
• BS/BA

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. 
• Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S Citizenship Required
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility required

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

 

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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