Sr. System Administrator

DAn Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integration company in Virginia is seeking a Sr. System Administrator to manage infrastructure changes and support VMware environments. This role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience along with proficiency in PowerShell scripting. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Active Directory management and troubleshooting, as well as a commitment to continuous education for compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred) by security indoctrination.
• Experience with enterprise-level Virtual Infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and implements infrastructure changes.
• Manages and troubleshoots multiple VMware environments.
• Provides expert level support and mentoring for mid and junior staff.

Skills

Scripting using PowerShell

Troubleshooting Active Directory

Managing VMware environments

Windows Server administration

Linux OS administration

Tools

SCCM

PDQ

Nutanix

Job description

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE EXISTING TS/SCI+ CI POLY Clearance- NO REMOTE WORK

The job duties of the Sr. System Administrator are as follows:

• Plans, designs, and implements infrastructure changes and system upgrades.
• Manages and troubleshoots multiple VMware environments.
• Provides Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Creates STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux OS.
• Creates, tests, and deploys software packages using software deployment products such as SCCM, PDQ, etc.
• Provides expert level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel.
• Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes.
• Utilizes scripting to automate common tasks.
• Performs hardware maintenance/repair activities.
• Ensures proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities.
• Provides advanced level administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Domain Controllers.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.
• Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, and other types of enterprise level Virtual Infrastructures.
• Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO).
• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred); must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary continuing education (CE) for certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL) administration.
• Satellite server administration.
• Ansible playbook writing.
• Implementing STIGs.
• Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.