Senior System Administrator

Geeks and Nerds (GaN); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geeks and Nerds in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Senior System Administrator to support an Army customer. The role focuses on designing and delivering Windows, Linux, and cloud-based infrastructures, ensuring systems meet complex requirements and DoD compliance.

You will design virtual systems, implement DevSecOps environments, and guide deployment, maintenance, and documentation across enterprise IT. A strong operations mindset and clear communication with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems (or related field) and 10+ years of experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent or greater.
• An acceptable Computing Environment certification.
• VMware ESXi, View, SRM and vCloud
• Experience with a wide variety of Windows and Unix operating systems
• Experience supporting Cameo and MagicDraw deployments
• Networking concepts
• General Storage Area Network knowledge
• Good documentation and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take ownership of issues

Responsibilities

• Create solutions that align IT systems with the needs of the organization
• Design virtual systems to include both servers and desktops
• Design the deployment and maintenance of highly available virtual desktop solutions
• Support implementation of the Software Defined Data Center using VMware technologies
• Support the deployment of systems and services within a commercial cloud service such as Azure or AWS
• Design and support system engineering solutions
• Design, deploy and support DevSecOps environments
• Must be able to deploy and maintain solutions within DoD compliance parameters
• Develop documentation artifacts and plans
• Set standards for resource and capacity management of all enterprise systems
• Provide performance tuning strategies and their implementation
• Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery solutions
• Work with managers to insure projects are completed successfully and on time

Skills

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Windows OS

Unix OS

Networking concepts

Documentation & communication skills

Cameo deployments

MagicDraw deployments

Cameo and MagicDraw deployments

CAMEO and MagicDraw

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems (or related field)

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware View

VMware SRM

VMware vCloud

Job description

Location: Huntsville | Alabama

Department: Geeks and Nerds

Employment Type: Full-Time

About GaN:

Wanted - Big Brains & Huge Hearts: We are looking for creative and passionate geeks, nerds, thinkers, tinkerers, and builders.

Geeks and Nerds is an innovative technology company that encourages ingenuity, defies the norm, fosters teamwork, and defines the future for our community and nation. Come join the company that develops innovative solutions that makes a positive difference in our community and nation. Join a company of significance!

Job Overview:

GaN is seeking a Senior System Administrator in support of an Army customer in Huntsville, AL. This position requires experience with a wide variety of enterprise technologies with an emphasis on delivering and supporting Windows, Linux and cloud-based infrastructures. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of designing systems that meet complex requirements as well as planning, testing, and delivering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create solutions that align IT systems with the needs of the organization
• Design virtual systems to include both servers and desktops
• Design the deployment and maintenance of highly available virtual desktop solutions
• Support implementation of the Software Defined Data Center using VMware technologies
• Support the deployment of systems and services within a commercial cloud service such as Azure or AWS
• Design and support system engineering solutions
• Design, deploy and support DevSecOps environments
• Must be able to deploy and maintain solutions within DoD compliance parameters
• Develop documentation artifacts and plans
• Set standards for resource and capacity management of all enterprise systems
• Provide performance tuning strategies and their implementation
• Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery solutions
• Work with managers to insure projects are completed successfully and on time

Requirements (minimum):

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems (or related field) and 10+ years of experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent or greater.
• An acceptable Computing Environment certification.
• VMware ESXi, View, SRM and vCloud
• Experience with a wide variety of Windows and Unix operating systems
• Experience supporting Cameo and MagicDraw deployments
• Networking concepts
• General Storage Area Network knowledge
• Good documentation and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take ownership of issues

Special Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have Active Secret Clearance

GaN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classifications. GaN Corporation participates in E-Verify.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.