Senior Systems Administrator — TS/SCI Clearance

Navstar Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee development assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is seeking a seasoned Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT programs in Tysons Corner, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

You will manage Linux and Windows servers, Oracle databases, DNS, and domain controllers while aligning with ISSM directives. Responsibilities include monitoring logs, automating alerts, performing backups and data archiving, applying patches, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in systems administration.
• Experience with Linux, Windows, Oracle DB, DNS, and domain controllers.
• Experience designing, configuring, and installing information systems including routers, servers, switches, storage.
• Experience designing and implementing Windows domains.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the system logs and automate monitoring.
• Conduct system backups on an interval with Sponsor.
• Data archiving on an interval with Sponsor.
• System hardening of Linux systems per security principles and best practices.
• Maintain all servers (Windows, Linux, Oracle, Apache, DNS, DCs).
• Apply patches and OS updates per ISSM; automate where possible.
• Assist Sponsor with hardware/software acquisitions and implementation.
• Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate.
• Obtain Sponsor waivers as necessary.
• Submit DRs and RFCs through Sponsor channels.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

5+ years systems administration

Linux systems

Windows servers

Oracle databases

DNS servers

Domain controllers

HP servers

Networking gear

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field

Tools

Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu)

Windows Server administration

Oracle database administration

Job description

Navstar Inc. is seeking a seasoned Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT programs in Tysons Corner, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

You will manage Linux and Windows servers, Oracle databases, DNS, and domain controllers while aligning with ISSM directives. Responsibilities include monitoring logs, automating alerts, performing backups and data archiving, applying patches, and assisting with