Senior System Administrator – Hybrid

Jobtailor

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Bethesda, MD seeks an experienced IT infrastructure engineer to integrate and manage enterprise hosting across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability for mission-critical apps.

The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and collaboration with cybersecurity to meet RMF/NIST/FISMA. Local candidates eligible for public trust are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in systems integration, enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, virtualization, hosting platforms, or systems engineering.
Experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
Experience integrating enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere.
Experience supporting AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with enterprise automation using scripting or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, backup, and recovery technologies.
Experience troubleshooting complex multi-tier infrastructure environments.
Working knowledge of ITIL service management processes.
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical enterprise environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust.
Must be local to Bethesda, MD; relocations will not be considered
Must be eligible for a public trust clearance
USC, Green Card, Green Card EAD, and TN Visa only

Responsibilities

Integrate enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and public cloud environments.
Engineer, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise hosting platforms supporting mission-critical applications.
Support Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, Solaris, VMware vSphere, Cisco UCS, Cisco HyperFlex, and related enterprise technologies.
Design and implement infrastructure solutions for application hosting, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud services.
Coordinate infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
Integrate applications with enterprise hosting platforms while ensuring performance, scalability, availability, and security.
Develop and implement automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.
Support cloud migration initiatives using AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), NIH STRIDES, and hybrid cloud environments.
Install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
Support enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
Integrate enterprise monitoring, logging, and operational management tools.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues.
Develop architecture diagrams, implementation plans, engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
Support configuration, change, release, and patch management activities.
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams on RMF, NIST, FISMA, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance requirements.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform improvements.
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and provide after-hours operational support as required.
Collaborate with Government personnel, vendors, and technical teams to deliver enterprise hosting services.
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Windows Server

RHEL

Oracle Linux

Solaris

VMware vSphere

Cisco UCS

Cisco HyperFlex

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Disaster Recovery

ITIL Service Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Splunk

ScienceLogic SL1

Tenable

Tripwire

Job description

Integrate enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and public cloud environments
Engineer, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise hosting platforms supporting mission-critical applications
Support Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, Solaris, VMware vSphere, Cisco UCS, Cisco HyperFlex, and related enterprise technologies
Design and implement infrastructure solutions for application hosting, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud services
Coordinate infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives
Integrate applications with enterprise hosting platforms while ensuring performance, scalability, availability, and security
Develop and implement automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions
Support cloud migration initiatives using AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), NIH STRIDES, and hybrid cloud environments
Install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise virtualization and cloud infrastructure
Support enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Integrate enterprise monitoring, logging, and operational management tools
Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues
Develop architecture diagrams, implementation plans, engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
Support configuration, change, release, and patch management activities
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams on RMF, NIST, FISMA, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance requirements
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform improvements
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and provide after-hours operational support as required
Collaborate with Government personnel, vendors, and technical teams to deliver enterprise hosting services
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in systems integration, enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, virtualization, hosting platforms, or systems engineering
Experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments
Experience integrating enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere
Experience supporting AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with enterprise application hosting and infrastructure integration
Experience supporting server migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and technology refresh projects
Experience implementing automation using scripting or Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, backup, and recovery technologies
Experience troubleshooting complex multi-tier infrastructure environments
Working knowledge of ITIL service management processes
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical enterprise environments
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary technical team
Ability to obtain and maintain a NIH Public Trust
Must be local to Bethesda, MD; relocations will not be considered
Must be eligible for a public trust clearance
USC, Green Card, Green Card EAD, and TN Visa only
W2 opportunity only
Desired qualifications include Federal Government IT experience, Cisco UCS, Cisco HyperFlex, Oracle Linux, Solaris, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, Splunk, ScienceLogic SL1, Tenable, Tripwire, enterprise storage and backup platforms, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Zero Trust, ITIL 4 Foundation, VCP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and Microsoft Azure certifications
BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in integrating and managing enterprise infrastructure across various environments, including on-premises and cloud platforms. Proficient in automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support mission-critical applications.

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