Sr. Systems Administrator

Bigbear.ai; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington, DC, onsite at DIA HQ.

The role involves independent handling of complex tasks, with emphasis on legacy and modern systems integration, including Oracle-related work for successor systems.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active TS/CI poly clearance.
• Master’s degree with 8+ years experience or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience in systems administration.
• Must have a Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight.
• Develop methodologies and present solutions to problems.
• Act as a technical expert across multiple projects; may supervise others.

Skills

Java

Java Persistence API (JPA)

Java Web Services (JAX-RS)

Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

Hibernate

Spring

JavaScript

Apache Ant

Apache HTTPD

Apache Tomcat

Apache Solr

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

OracleDB

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Residency

All applicants must currently reside in the United States

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Systems Administratorto support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). You will be joining our amazing BigBear.ai team for immediate systems administrator support to legacy and existing systems. Our dream candidate will have some Oracle experience to facilitate our successor system to integrate with older legacy systems so that both systems can co-exist.

This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. and will be full-time onsite at DIA HQ. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Poly.

What you will do

As a Senior Systems Administrator, some of your duties will require you to independently manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight and review. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

What you need to have

• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly
• Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience related to Systems Administration with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years or Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience with systems administration as a substitute to a Master’s degree.
• Must have a Security + certification

• Principal technologies: Java, Java Persistence API (JPA), Java Web Services (JAX-RS), Java Cryptography Extension (JCE), Hibernate, Spring,JavaScript, Apache Ant, Apache HTTPD, and Apache Tomcat
• Databases: Apache Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and OracleDB
• Platforms: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, 8, and 9, with an understanding of FIPS mode, SELinux, firewall daemon (firewalld), file access policy daemon (fapolicyd), and basic system administration

What we'd like you to have

• Oracle experience to assist in legacy applications
• Proficient cloud computing experience, proficient digital security experience, SQL
• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

Pay transparency

Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant’s skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.