Principal Systems Administrator

Koda; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Principal Systems Administrator to support critical enterprise networks at Fort Belvoir. The successful candidate will leverage over 15 years of IT experience in a dynamic role focusing on systems administration, server maintenance, and network operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable team that prioritizes professional development and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Commitment to professional growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in IT, including systems administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows OS architecture.
• CompTia Security+ certified.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMware technologies.
• Maintain essential IT operations including servers and applications.
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure for software development teams.

Skills

Information Technology

Cyber/Information Assurance

Systems Administration

Architecting Microsoft Windows OS

VMware Products Support

Network Maintenance

Automation Scripting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

CompTia Security+ Certification

Windows Operating System Certification (within 90 days)

Job description

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Company Overview

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work Award, certified as a Great Place to Work, and a Best Place for Working Parents. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Company Overview

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work Award, certified as a Great Place to Work, and a Best Place for Working Parents. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.

The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more atwww.kodatech.com.

Position Overview

KODA Technologies is seeking a

Principal Systems Administratorto support the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) enterprise network. The selected candidate will provide direct onsite support to the internal DREN Network enclave.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Design and Configuration of the Active Directory and Windows Server environment.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, and email systems.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage physical and virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Perform server administration tasks in a mixed environment, including user/group management, file permissions, group policy, file replication, and resource monitoring.
• Maintain, deploy, and support internal infrastructure, including client computer systems, servers, switches, routers, and ASAs.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance, patches, and upgrades of computer systems
• Building and maintaining Windows system images using MDT.
• Work directly with IA staff to identify and resolve vulnerabilities with ACAS
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure in support of software development teams and the continuous deployment pipeline.
• Provide help desk and IT support.
• Additional duties assigned based on changes to business needs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Information Technology, including cyber/information assurance and/or systems administration of servers and workstations.
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology, including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units
• Experience providing desktop, server, and VM support with VMware products with Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with Windows Server and VMware applications such as Vsphere/ESXi, Horizon Client
• Experience maintaining IT networks (Cisco routers, switches, maintaining network connections, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM and deployment images.
• Experience with STIG management.
• Experience supporting Microsoft's Azure DevOps Server or similar software development and tracking database is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CompTia Security+ certification
• Windows Operating System certification (within 90 days)
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of government Cyber Security policies and procedures including system scans, remediation, and documentation
• Experience and understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls and policies, and implementation of STIGs
• xperience scripting for automation of tasks and vulnerability assessments
• Bachelors Degree is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  
  

Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance required; Top Secret/SCI Clearance is preferred
• US Citizenship is required
• KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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