POSITION SUMMARY :
The InquisIT team is seeking a
Systems Administrator (Backup and Storage) to support enterprise systems, backup/recovery, and storage operations in Washington, DC. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Windows-based infrastructure, physical and virtual servers, and enterprise backup and storage systems.
The Systems Administrator will work closely with infrastructure, security, and support teams to maintain system availability, protect critical information, support recovery requirements, and ensure reliable day-to-day infrastructure operations.
This is an on-site position in Washington DC. Primary Responsibilities - Operates and maintains the enterprise backup platform (Cohesity), including the on-premises cluster and the cloud offsite copy in AWS S3
- Monitors daily backup jobs, troubleshoots failures, and resolves backup failures or documents approved exceptions
- Performs file, system, application, and database restores in support of operational, FOIA, and records requests
- Performs and documents quarterly restore testing, including recovery from offsite copies
- Maintains backup coverage for virtual servers (Hyper-V and VMware), AWS workloads, Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online) and databases, in coordination with the database administrators
- Administers enterprise SAN and NAS storage: provisioning, capacity monitoring and performance troubleshooting
- Administers Windows Server 2019/2022 environments and provides supporting administration, patching, and troubleshooting for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
- Supports Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Manages virtual machines on Hyper-V and VMware in coordination with the virtualization team
- Applies security configuration baselines (DISA STIG, CIS) and remediates vulnerability scan findings
- Works under formal change management: raises change records, works inside approved windows, and follows approved retention settings
- Maintains SOPs, runbooks, and recovery procedures, and supports knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team
- Automates routine administration, backup, monitoring, and reporting tasks using PowerShell; Python experience is a plus
- Ability to support occasional after-hours/weekend support as needed
Experience & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of systems administration experience, including at least 2 years hands-on with an enterprise backup and recovery platform (Cohesity preferred; Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, NetBackup or similar acceptable)
- Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy); working knowledge of RHEL
- Hyper-V and/or VMware vSphere administration
- Backup and restore of Microsoft 365 and of cloud workloads (AWS preferred)
- Enterprise SAN and NAS storage administration
- Experience working under a formal change management process (change advisory board)
- Scripting experience (PowerShell required; Python a plus)
- Familiarity with federal security requirements (NIST 800-53, DISA STIG) preferred
- Oracle RMAN restore experience a plus
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems by identifying root cause, developing short- and long-term solutions, and executing the resolution
- Clear written communication, including documenting restores and test results
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Certifications - Cohesity platform certification (current track)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional, Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), or current Broadcom equivalent
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
