Systems Administrator, Installation

Systems Administrator, Installation

The Systems Administrator, Installation is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• May be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.

Required qualifications include:

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in systems administration within enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting multi-user systems in Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience operating within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• One of the following DoD 8570/SP-SYS-002 certifications: Security+ (CE), SSCP, CySA+, GSEC, CND
• One of the following environment certifications: Microsoft Windows Server certification (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux+ (CompTIA), VMware VCP

Desired qualifications include:

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
• VMware VCP-DCV
• AWS Sys Ops Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Administrator, Installation to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Systems Administrator, Installation maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.

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.

Additional Job Information

Work environment and physical demands include:

• Location: Reston, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

Physical demands include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or 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 includes:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

Other information includes:

• 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.
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