Principal Systems Administrator (Linux, VMware)

Power3 Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Career development

Employee referrals

Job summary

Power3 Solutions seeks a Principal Systems Administrator (Linux, VMware) to support IT systems at Fort Meade, MD. The role involves Linux/UNIX/Windows administration, patch management, and Tier 1–2 issue resolution in a security-conscious environment.

The candidate must hold a TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph, with extensive SA experience and ITIL certification. Collaboration with ISSO/ISO is required for security changes and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Six (6) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM).
• ITIL 4 platform certification is required.
• Linux and VMware

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

Skills

ITSM

Linux

VMware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Linux

VMware

Job description

Fort Meade, MD

We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

Principal Systems Administrator (Linux, VMware)

Fort Meade, MD vicinity (Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs).

Required:

TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Level 3 System Administrator capabilities:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Communicate and coordinate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Owner (ISO) regarding system changes as part of the Change and Configuration Management Process
• Support the ISO by completing required milestones of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) as directed and coordinate completion status with the ISSO to reflect status within the Source System of Record for Security Authorizations
• Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy.
• Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Six (6) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
• ITIL 4 platform certification is required.
• Linux and VMware

We have all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, yourcreativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normalsalary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balancework and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generouscontributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don’t!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

We are anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We provide 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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