Systems Administrator

Sentar; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 68 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A technology company is seeking a Systems Administrator in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 8 years of experience in systems administration. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining server systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting multi-enclave environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Prestations

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision options

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems administration.
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave environments.

Responsabilités

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance.
• Ensure workstation/server data integrity.

Connaissances

Advanced system security hardening

System automation and orchestration

Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution

Capacity planning and resource management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Configuration management tools

LDAP/OpenLDAP

Elasticsearch

Splunk

Description du poste

Overview

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Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Systems Administrator in Chantilly, VA!

Role Description

Position Overview

As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating system workstations and servers, including web servers. You will support the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret/SCI) that enables users to collaboratively perform their work using a variety of tools and applications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers
• Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
• Schedule installations and upgrades in accordance with established IT policies and procedures
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensure workstation/server data integrity by implementing appropriate software and hardware solutions
• Ensure data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations
• Develop and promote standard operating procedures
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with standards and configurations
• Develop and maintain comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration databases
• Support analytical tool infrastructure
• Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
• Respond to and resolve critical incidents within designated resolution timelines

Qualifications

Clearance Level: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems administration
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex systems in government environments

Advanced proficiency with:

• Complex multi-enclave environments
• Advanced system security hardening
• High-availability system configurations
• Disaster recovery planning and implementation
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution
• System automation and orchestration
• Capacity planning and resource management
• Security accreditation processes

Additional Technical Experience

Experience with:

• Configuration management tools
• LDAP/OpenLDAP, ADFS, Keycloak
• Elasticsearch, Splunk, and other data platforms
• DevSecOps practices and tools
• Primary location: Chantilly, VA
• May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination
• May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations
• Must be able to respond to critical incidents within designated resolution timelines

Benefits

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

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