Senior Systems Administrator - Lead IT Ops & Security

Nisga'a CIOPS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Nisga'a Tek is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of in-house software and network systems. The role covers planning, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing all network software and links from a hands-on stance in a government-contractor environment.

The position requires extensive information processing experience, DoD 8570 baseline certification, and a SECRET clearance, with duties spanning server and application management across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification: IAT II or III.
• Ten years specialized experience in information processing.
• Four years hands-on experience installing/configuring software.
• 8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: IAT II or III.
• Computing Environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z (Cloud or MS OS).
• SECRET Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Analyze and resolve end-user software and connectivity issues.
• Perform capacity and performance analysis and recommend configuration changes.
• Increase efficiency with automation, develop procedures, and train staff.
• Provide end-user training on systems and processes.
• Recommend technology direction aligned with business goals.
• Provide local/remote maintenance for multi-location systems.
• Maintain and upgrade servers and applications.
• Direct work of other system administrators for day-to-day admin tasks.
• Apply advanced knowledge of application networking including load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (IAT II or III)

Ten years specialized information processing experience

Four years hands-on software installation/configuration

SECRET Clearance

Job description

Nisga'a Tek is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of in-house software and network systems. The role covers planning, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing all network software and links from a hands-on stance in a government-contractor environment.

The position requires extensive information processing experience, DoD 8570 baseline certification, and a SECRET clearance, with duties spanning server and application management across multiple sites.