Cloud/ System Administrator 1

White Sky Technologies LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Excellent benefits

Job summary

White Sky Technologies, LLC., a systems engineering and technology management provider, seeks a Cloud Administrator / System Administrator to support DOD/GOV't programs. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and involves supporting Development, Operations and Security teams across multiple platforms.

You will work with a 10+ team to stand up, maintain and tear down deployment platforms, coordinate with hardware vendors for specs and quotes, and manage vulnerability patching across

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Hands-on IT infrastructure support including server install, rack/stack, cabling, hardware troubleshooting and system bring-up.
• Proficient in Linux system administration and common troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching and connectivity.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Development, Operations and Security teams.
• Stand up, maintain and tear down deployment platforms.
• Coordinate with hardware vendors for hardware specs and quotes.
• Lead vulnerability patching for STE/STN initiatives.

Skills

Server installation

Network troubleshooting

Linux administration

Networking concepts

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Virtualization

Automation tools (Ansible)

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware/Xen/Nutanix

Job description

White Sky Technologies specializes in systems engineering and technology management solutions for U.S. Government clients. We are committed to meeting our customer’s needs with a dedicated and highly qualified workforce.

Cloud Administrator / System Administrator

This position requires a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. You will be instrumental in providing support to our Development, Operations and Security teams. You will join a team of 10+ who work together to provide full-lifecycle support to a software application providing audio ingest, storage, query, playback, analysis, and transcription capabilities. The application is used by national and tactical analysts on small systems (laptops) and large systems (multi-node clusters). Given the flexibility of the application, we have several development and deployment platforms which we are required to stand up, maintain and tear down. We often perform hardware refreshes requiring knowledge of our system infrastructure requirements and scalability needs. At times you will be expected to work alongside hardware vendors in generating hardware specifications and obtain quotes. As a multi SSP owner out team is responsible for all vulnerability patching associated with STE/STN initiatives.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience supporting IT infrastructure including server installation, rack/stack activities, cabling, hardware troubleshooting and system bring-up
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot servers to ensure proper network connectivity and accessibility
• Linux System Administration experience and common troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with networking concepts including IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow, create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies is a hands-on infrastructure environment

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting virtualization technologies such as VMware, Xen or Nutanix is a plus
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or similar configuration management technologies is a plus
• Understanding system patching, vulnerability remediation and security compliance requirements is preferred

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift, move and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as part of routine system maintenance, server installations and hardware troubleshooting activities
• Candidates should be comfortable performing physical infrastructure tasks, including rack installation, cable management, equipment replacement, and hands-on system support

YOE / Degree Requirements

• Cloud Administrator Skill Level 1 (CA1): 5 years with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (or related field) or 9 years without the degree

Salary range - $165,000-$190,000, based on qualifications/experience

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White Sky Technologies, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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