Senior Systems Admin

Title: HYBRID Sr. Systems Admin

Location Providence, Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code 22102

Job Type Perm

Category System Administrator

Req # DC0-798762

Pay Rate $130k - $155k (estimate)

Job Description: 

This position is willing to pay a salary of $130,000-$150,000 depending on experience and qualifications. The position is hybrid in McLean, VA and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for helping to set up, maintain and manage the client's on-premise infrastructure as an integral part of the team implementing, and maintaining the client's operational networks for distributing data to customers.

The administrator refines requirements, processes and solutions to deploy systems that meet stringent security requirements for maintaining a robust security posture from network, OS and application-level security framework.

They install systems, configure automation to ease system administration, setup and administer centralized authentication solutions and help roll out and maintain a wide range of IP network and Server Security Controls. The administrator works closely with the client's internal and external security teams, software design, systems engineering, test, and subcontractors to validate and improve system security designs and implementations. They are a subject matter expert providing Tier III support for responding to escalated security incidents at the system administration and network layers. They determine root cause and work quickly with vendors, engineering, and subcontractors to resolve problems when they occur. They ensure that the continuous monitoring of system resources is maintained to include patch updates and hardware/software configurations as related to maintaining a high level of operational security across the deployed architecture.

The Senior Systems Administrator also collects and evaluates performance data to identify potential systemic problems, help tune systems for better performance, and to ensure sufficient capacity to support the client's operational needs.

Effective communication and adeptness at working with a variety of personalities and skillsets across multiple organizations, multiple time zones and willingness to contribute broadly in a fast-paced, start-up environment will be a key part of this role.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

•  2+ yrs in engineering or CS degree
•  8+ yrs in sysadmin or IT engineering
•  Linux/Windows install & admin experience
•  Knowledge of Internet protocols & OS security
•  OS performance & security gap analysis
•  Network monitoring tool experience
•  AD/LDAP admin experience
•  Virtualization & containers a plus
•  Experience in secure config-managed ops
•  System admin docs & process writing
•  Familiar with ticketing & collab tools
•  Able to manage multiple tasks
•  Quick to learn client's safety culture
•  Team player across time zones
•  Flexible in tech dev, testing & ops
•  Strong written & verbal communication
•  Basic IP networking & OSI Layer 2/3
•  Cisco IOS/Juniper OS knowledge

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• Red Hat Certified Engineer
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• CompTIA Server+

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.