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Systems Administrator, Sr.

McLean, VA

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Join Our Team as a Senior Systems Administrator!

At the heart of our mission, the Senior Systems Administrator plays a pivotal role in ensuring that today’s systems are secure and tomorrow’s solutions are smarter. We are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Sr. Systems Administrator to join our team in McLean-Langley, VA, supporting our intelligence customer as the site lead.

Why You’ll Love Making an Impact:

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be at the forefront of optimizing workflows, ensuring the upkeep and reliability of critical systems, and providing hands-on support to both on-site and remote users. You’ll be part of a team that resolves complex technical challenges and keeps systems running smoothly to meet our customer’s needs. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the overall functionality and security of IT systems in support of mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Systems Administration & Management: Oversee desktop and server systems, ensuring their integration with local and wide-area networks, and manage critical system functions, including account monitoring, security, and OS installation.

  • Hands-On IT Support: Support IT systems operations by troubleshooting and maintaining client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, and more. Diagnose and resolve issues on a Tier 2/3 level for Unix/Windows workstations, servers, web servers, and network-attached storage.

  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform software installations, upgrades, and maintain systems in line with established policies. Provide timely resolutions for both hardware and software issues impacting system functionality.

  • Disaster Recovery & Data Integrity: Manage databases, ensure security and data integrity, and develop and test backup and recovery plans.

  • Security & Compliance: Enforce system security measures to meet STIG guidelines, utilizing tools like Retina and HBSS to ensure full system protection.

  • 24/7 Mission Support: Provide critical support on a rotating on-call basis, being prepared to respond quickly to system issues and escalate as needed.

  • Collaboration & Communication: Work with internal teams and customers to coordinate scheduled maintenance, provide status updates, and communicate any issues to agency management.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience & Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with 8+ years of hands-on experience in system administration or a comparable combination of education and experience.

  • Certifications: Security+ certification (or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent) within 90 days of hire.

  • Clearance: TS/SCI Clearance required, with eligibility for Full Scope Polygraph.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Unix, Windows, or Storage administration; familiarity with trouble reporting and tracking systems; experience with system upgrades, maintenance, and security enforcement.

  • Problem-Solving: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex situations under pressure while ensuring high system uptime.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 20% to local sites and be on-call for after-hour support.

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Imagery Intelligence Experience: Previous experience working with imagery intelligence is a plus.

  • Scripting Skills: The ability to create and modify scripts for Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.

  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of database, network, and system administration, as well as experience with technologies like Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, and Sybase.

  • Team Spirit: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

  • Additional Requirements: Must have a valid U.S. passport.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves light physical activity, including lifting equipment (up to 40 pounds).

Location: Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

If you're ready to be part of an innovative team and make an impact through your expertise in systems administration, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in delivering exceptional support and solutions to our intelligence customer.

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-160k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

 

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