Senior Systems Administrator: Lead ITOps & Automation

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

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