Senior Systems Administrator

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO (sick/vacation)

Commuter benefits

Educational reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of computer systems and networks in a fully remote, nationwide role. You will plan, install, configure, maintain, and optimize network software and communications links across multiple locations while resolving end-user issues and training staff.

The role requires DoD 8570 baseline certifications and specified computing environment credentials, with a focus on vulnerability management and advanced

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive experience in Information Processing.
• At least six years specializing in multiple Information Processing disciplines with varied hardware/software.
• At least four years hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software and communication links.
• Analyze and resolve end-user software, program, and connectivity issues and provide end-user training.
• Provide maintenance support for operational systems at multiple locations, covering both local and remote systems.
• Perform general maintenance, upgrades, and new installations of servers and applications.
• Apply advanced application networking knowledge, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management to support secure operation of systems and applications.
• Recommend technology direction aligned with business goals.

Skills

End-user training

Network troubleshooting

Application networking

Vulnerability management

Tools

M2008 NET 7; MCITP SA; MCITP EA; CSA:WS2012; MCSE:WS2012; MCSA:WS2008; MCSM:DS; M2012 NET

MCITP SA

SAP NetWeaver 7.5 (DB/HANA)

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator

Clearance: Secret

Certification Requirements: IAT I; DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification and specified computing environment credentials.

Position Summary

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of computer software systems and network connections. This fully remote role plans, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and communication links; resolves user software and connectivity issues; and supports operational systems deployed at multiple locations. The administrator applies advanced application networking knowledge, performs vulnerability management, and recommends technology direction aligned with business needs. The position supports all task areas. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software and communication links.
• Analyze and resolve end-user software, program, and connectivity issues and provide end-user training.
• Provide maintenance support for operational systems at multiple locations, covering both local and remote systems.
• Perform general maintenance, upgrades, and new installations of servers and applications.
• Apply advanced application networking knowledge, including application load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management to support secure operation of systems and applications.
• Recommend technology direction that aligns with the organization’s business vision.

Required Experience

• At least seven years of progressive experience in Information Processing.
• Within that experience, at least six years specializing in multiple Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware and software solutions.
• At least four years of concentrated, hands‑on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.

Security and Certification Requirements

The following requirements apply if the assigned duties require privileged access.

Sensitivity level: IT I – Secret.

Information assurance level: IAT I.

DoD approved 8570.01-M baseline certification for application, data, database, utility, or software tools administration requiring privileged access.

Computing Environment Certifications

The specified computing environment certifications are listed below.

• M2008 NET 7; MCITP SA; MCITP EA; CSA:WS2012; MCSE:WS2012; MCSA:WS2008; MCSM:DS; M2012 NET.
• MCM: Windows Server 2008: Directory; MCA: MS Windows Server Directory; CCAA; GCWN M.
• SAPCTA – System Administration (Oracle DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.5.
• SAPCTA – System Administration (SAP HANA as a Database) with SAP NetWeaver 7.5.
• SAP CAA – SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.2.
• SAPCTA – SAP System Administration with SAP NetWeaver 7.5 (Delta).
• SAPCTA – SAP System Administration (SAP HANA as a database) with SAP NetWeaver 7.5 (Delta).
• SAP HA200; SAP BOE320.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and pet insurance.

Salary range $175,000 to $182,000 annually

The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.