Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

The Senior Systems Administrator 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 discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Comptia Security+
• At least one Advanced Platform Certification: RHCSA or RHCE or Windows equivalent
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressively responsible systems administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise, multi-user environments in DoD or Intelligence Community settings preferred.
• Experience operating in classified environments.

The work environment and physical demands are as follows:

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Non-standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

The 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:

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

Other information:

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.

Target salary range: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00. 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.

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.