System AdministratorLOCATIONReston, VA 20190
CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)
KEY SUMMARYWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented System Administrator to join our team and help maintain the stability, security, and performance of our IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for managing servers, networks, and other critical systems, ensuring that they run efficiently and securely. You will also handle system updates, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and assist with the implementation of new technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work independently, address technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep our systems running smoothly. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to have you on board!
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SIMILAR CAREER TITLESNetwork Administrator, IT Administrator, Systems Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Server Administrator, Database Administrator, Technical Support Specialist, IT Specialist, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Analyst, Operations Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Network Engineer, Security Administrator, ect.
DEGREE (Level Desired)Bachelor's Degree
DEGREE (Focus)Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Data Science, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Electrical Engineering, IT Management, Systems Analysis, Business Technology, ect.
ALTERNATE EXPERIENCEGeneral comment on degrees: Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Ability to install, configure, and maintain systems
- Strong understanding of networking concepts
- Capacity for troubleshooting and resolving system issues
- Knowledge of system backup and recovery procedures
- Ability to ensure system security and data protection
- Strong communication and documentation skills
REQUIRED SKILLS- Proficiency with Windows and Linux systems
- Experience with cloud-based systems management
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with network configurations and monitoring
- Familiarity with system performance tuning
DESIRED SKILLS- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker)
- Knowledge of ITIL or other service management frameworks
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix)
- Familiarity with database administration
- Understanding of disaster recovery planning
BENEFITS- Excellent Salaries
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Cafeteria Style Benefits
- 10% - 401k Matching (Vested Immediately)
- Additional 401k Profit Sharing
- 30 days Paid Leave/Holiday (No Use or Lose!)
- The day off for your birthday
- Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee coverage. ($1200 allowance - or a bonus)
- HSA/FSA
- AFLAC
- Long Term/Short Term Disability - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
- Life Insurance - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
- Additional Discretionary Life Insurance
- Paid Training
- No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!!
- Referral bonus program with recurring annual payments
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