Systems Administrator

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a skilled IT professional in Chantilly, Virginia, to design and implement system and network solutions. Responsibilities include enhancing current systems, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining cybersecurity protocols. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in IT, relevant experience, and DoD certification. Security clearance is required. This role involves collaboration within a highly talented team and offers opportunities for growth in national security solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with system design and security best practices.
• Must possess DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new system and network solutions.
• Install, configure, test, and support information systems.
• Perform capacity analysis and planning for user demand.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time-management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, or related field

Tools

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing results that matter. We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear‑sighted commitment to the mission.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new system and network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current information systems.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and support information systems, routers, and switches, including both physical and virtual devices.
• Configure routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Maximize performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Accurately document instances of equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Investigate faults in the systems and networks, perform analysis, diagnose, provide resolution of complex problems, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate services, troubleshooting, and resolutions with 3rd‑party transport providers.
• Perform capacity analysis and planning to ensure growing user base and processing demand.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled upgrades.
• Report system status to key stakeholders.
• Accurately document and maintain ATO documentation, including standard operating procedure development, artifact creation, and submission of artifacts to ISSM and/or government representatives.
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for monitoring and responding to cybersecurity continuous monitoring requirements (SIEM, log review, validation of security controls, etc.).
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring system operations.
• Interface with third‑party support and equipment vendors as needed.
• Travel will be required to support remote client events, up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3‑5 years directly related experience.
• Experience with system design, system security design and best practice, system building process development (Linux, secure host baselines, Windows Server, Windows OS, etc.).
• Problem‑solving and time‑management capabilities.
• Experience working independently and in team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• US citizenship required; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must possess and maintain DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification.
• Security clearance (Top Secret/SCI required) and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with routing and switching in multi‑vendor environment (Dell, Cisco, Juniper).
• Experience in VMware and virtualized architecture and environments.