Responsibilities & QualificationsWe are seeking a Systems Administrator - Senior
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Ten (10) years specialized experience. At least four (4) years of which are concentrated, hands-on installing, configuring, maintaining and resolving issues with various software..
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Certifications
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (at least one of these)
- COMPTIA Security+ CE
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- Certified Network Defender (CND)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
OR
- DoD 8570 IAT Level III Baseline Certification (or at least one of these)
- CompTIA Advanced security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AND
- Computing Environment Certification – At least one of the following:
- 300-ICS Cybersecurity
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified SystOps Administrator – Associate
- GIAC certified Detection Analyst
- GIAC Certified Window Security Administrator (GCWN)
- Infoblox CORE DDI Configuration and Administration
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control CCST Level 1
- ICS Cybersecurity (ISC300)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure administrator Associate
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified Solution Associate Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Cloud Platform and infrastructure
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate
- MS 2016 Active Directory Identity and Networking
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate
- OCI Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate 2025 exam – (1Z0-1085-25)
- Okta Certified Administrator
AND
- Relevant Certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
Education
- Bachelor's of Arts/Bachelor's of Science
Clearance
- Secret with a T5 5 investigation
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.
- Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems.
- Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues.
- Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
- Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.
- Provides end user training.
- Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
- Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location. Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
- Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
- Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance. Performs vulnerability management.
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Battle Creek MI,; Richmond, VA; Fort Belvoir, VA; New Cumberland, PA; Columbus, OH
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: less than 10%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
S. Citizen
Secret – IT-I (Tier 5)
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $100,000 - $150,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and 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.
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
This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).
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