Senior Systems Administrator & Automation Specialist

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Reston, Virginia, is seeking candidates for an operational support role requiring significant experience in enterprise systems and strong scripting abilities. Ideal applicants will have expertise in technical evaluations and troubleshooting across Windows environments, as well as familiarity with security practices and virtualization. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred, and industry certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of relevant experience in operational support and enterprise systems.
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages like Perl and Python.
• Familiarity with Apache and Tomcat application platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated operational processes.
• Performing technical evaluations for software and hardware.
• Providing technical support to developers for integration.

Skills

Strong expertise in enterprise systems

Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell

Analyzing and troubleshooting application issues

Collaboration with management and engineering

Experience with Security Development Operations

Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related technical disciplines

Tools

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, vCenter)

Job description

A technology solutions provider in Reston, Virginia, is seeking candidates for an operational support role requiring significant experience in enterprise systems and strong scripting abilities. Ideal applicants will have expertise in technical evaluations and troubleshooting across Windows environments, as well as familiarity with security practices and virtualization. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred, and industry certifications are a plus.