Senior Systems Administrator

Nisga'a CIOPS, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nisga'a CIOPS, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of in-house software systems and network connections. You will plan, install, configure, maintain, and optimize network software and communication links.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, DoD 8570 Baseline certification, and 10+ years of expertise including 4+ years hands-on admin experience; SECRET clearance is required. Occasional remote support to multiple locations is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (IAT II or IAT III) required.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining software; securing systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Resolves end-user software and connectivity issues.
• Performs capacity and performance analysis and recommends configuration changes.
• Improves efficiency via automated tools and scripts; develops procedures and training.
• Provides end-user training and remote maintenance support across locations.
• Suggests technology direction aligned with business vision.
• Directs other system administrators in day-to-day activities.
• Applies knowledge of application networking, load balancing, fault tolerance.
• Performs vulnerability management.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Server Admin M

Domain Admin Z

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Nisga'a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics.

Summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues.
• Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
• Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.
• Provides end user training.
• Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
• Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location.
• Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
• Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance.
• Performs vulnerability management.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to plan and deliver technical solutions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Certification: Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Ten (10) years specialized experience (Specialized experience is defined as progressive 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.
• At least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software).
• 8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT II or IAT III
• Computing Environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z (Cloud or Microsoft Operating System per DLA Approved CE).
• SECRET Clearance

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.