Senior Systems Administrator

Unity Technologies Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityTec seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to join our Ft. Belvoir, VA team. You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle, ensure stability, high availability, and security of in-house software systems and distributed network infrastructure.

Direct system administration teams, automate workflows, and align deployments with business objectives for optimum performance. You will drive capacity planning, implement automation, provide strategic IT guidance, and ensure secure operations in a DoD-aligned

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III requirement.
• Server Admin M / Domain Admin Z certifications or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum ten years of specialized Information Processing experience.
• Minimum four years of hands-on software installation, configuration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Lifecycle & Network Operations: plan, install, configure, and maintain network software, servers, and applications across sites.
• Advanced Networking & Fault Tolerance: ensure highly available systems with load balancing and fault tolerance configurations.
• Systems Maintenance: lifecycle support including upgrades and remote/local maintenance.
• Capacity & Performance Engineering: conduct capacity planning and performance analyses with actionable recommendations.
• Process Automation: develop tools and scripts to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Team Direction & Day-to-Day Operations: supervise other system administrators for optimal resource use.
• Strategic Technology Consulting: align IT capabilities with the organization’s broader vision.
• Team Development: create standard procedures, assess skills, and lead training.
• Tiered Troubleshooting & User Training: diagnose issues and train end users for effective use.
• Security & Vulnerability Management: ongoing risk mitigation and compliance with security standards.

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III

Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z certified (Cloud or Microsoft Operating System) or equivalent certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach- grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics - positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. You will serve as a technical leader responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle, stability, high availability, and security of in-house software systems and distributed network infrastructure. Additionally, you will direct system administration teams, automate operational workflows, and strategically align technology deployments with overarching business objectives to ensure optimal performance. This position is in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Infrastructure Lifecycle & Network Operations
  • System & Network Deployment: Plans, develops, installs, configures, and maintains all network software, servers, applications, and communication links across local and remote deployment sites.
  • Advanced Networking & Fault Tolerance: Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking- including application load balancing and fault tolerance configurations-to ensure highly available and stable computer software systems.
  • Systems Maintenance: Delivers comprehensive lifecycle support, encompassing new installations, routine upgrades, and remote/local maintenance of operational systems.
• Performance Optimization & Automation
  • Capacity & Performance Engineering: Conducts rigorous capacity planning and performance analyses to provide actionable recommendations for system configuration changes and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Process Automation: Develops and implements automated tools and scripts to maximize system administrator efficiency, accuracy, and operational throughput.
• IT Leadership & Strategic Alignment
  • Team Direction & Day-to-Day Operations: Organizes, directs, and oversees the work of other system administrators to ensure optimal resource utilization and effective daily system administration.
  • Strategic Technology Consulting: Provides forward-looking recommendations on technology direction to seamlessly align IT capabilities with the organization's broader business vision.
  • Team Development: Develops standardized administrative procedures, conducts skills assessments, and leads comprehensive training for the system administration team.
• End-User Support & Issue Resolution
  • Tiered Troubleshooting: Proactively analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves end-user software programs and connectivity anomalies.
  • User Training & Enablement: Provides direct assistance and comprehensive training to end users to ensure they can effectively navigate and utilize enterprise information management systems.
• Security & Vulnerability Management
  • Risk Mitigation: Performs continuous vulnerability management to safeguard network integrity and ensure that all information systems comply with operational security standards.

Required Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT Levell II or III.
• Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z certified (Cloud or Microsoft Operating System) or equivalent certifications.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of specialized experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions.
• A minimum of four (4) years of concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess a DoD current Secret clearance.

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.