Senior System Administrator

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries)

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A defense contracting company in Virginia Beach is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Responsibilities include managing operating systems, troubleshooting performance issues, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a DoD environment, holds a DoD Secret Security Clearance, and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic technical environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as System Administration in a DoD environment.
DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Experienced STIG reviewer.

Responsibilities

Manage VMWare VXRails for efficient resource utilization.
Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts for automation.
Design and deploy new solutions to meet customer needs.

Skills

Technical expertise with Server 2019/2022

Active Directory management

Troubleshooting System and Network issues

Communication skills

VMWare management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Veeam Backup

Job description

Overview

Delaware Nation Industries is about to begin a program supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). We will be providing enterprise management and technical support for the Command Information Office (CIO) over the RDT&E core infrastructure.

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator (SR) will perform duties involved in the routine development, testing, implementation and maintenance of the operating systems and related software and hardware for Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) Command Information Office (CIO) and the RDT&E enclave. This position sits within a smaller team that provides support from end user to the core server/enterprise service and is looking for an outgoing individual. The individual should have the ability to track, share and communicate all facets of daily support within an enterprise service position.

Responsibilities

Technical and subject matter expertise with the following OS's: Server 2019/2022, Windows 10/11 and RHEL 8
Technical and subject matter expertise with the following areas: Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, Database support
Properly manage VMWare VXRails Virtual Environment to ensure efficient utilization of available resources
Properly manage Veeam Backup solution to backup program server data to ensure data integrity and preservation
Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts to support various activities and automation throughout the enclave
Develop reports in support of contract requirements
Troubleshoot System and Network related performance issues
Analyze systems traffic and provide capacity-planning solutions; monitor and respond to complex technical hardware and software problems
Interface with vendor support to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
Maintain security compliance and posture of all systems under purview in accordance with DISA STIGs, DoN, NAVSEA and local Command Policies to ensure acceptable ACAS scan result reporting
Design and deploy new solutions and products to further support daily requirements and customer needs
Have impressive verbal and written communication skills
Perform regular review and updates to existing documentation such as SOPs, standards and implementation guides
Provide technical support, sustainment and deployment of end user hardware and software