Systems Administrator

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an IT Systems Administrator in Chantilly, VA to support a multi-vendor Linux-based environment. The role involves designing secure configurations, deploying hardware and software, and maintaining cybersecurity tool sets, with up to 10% travel to remote events.

Ideal candidate has Linux expertise and DoD compliance experience. US Citizenship and Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years directly related experience in IT systems.
• Experience in Linux and Windows system design, security baselines, and server OS.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new system and network solutions or improve current information systems.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and support information systems and networking gear.
• Configure routing and switching to maximize efficiency and security.
• Document equipment failures, repairs, installations, and removals.
• Investigate faults and provide corrective actions.
• Coordinate with third-party providers for services and troubleshooting.
• Perform capacity planning to meet growing demand.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled upgrades.
• Document and maintain ATO documentation and security artifacts.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Network design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information technology

Tools

VMware

Cisco

Dell switches

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. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA is hiring an IT Systems Administrator to support a multi-vendor infrastructure with a focus on Linux based systems. This position is aligned with the Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) division and located in their Chantilly, VA office.

The role will include designing secure system configurations, documenting, and managing the deployment and installation of hardware, software, and cybersecurity tool sets, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems with up to 10% travel to support remote events. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Linux while possessing background and functional knowledge in MS Windows, capable of providing technical solutions to meet the requirements of the SPA ORCA group and clients.

SPA has an immediate need for a Systems Administrator. #KS

Responsibilities

The Systems Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement new system and network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current information systems
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and support information systems, routers, and switches, to include both physical and virtual
• Configure routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Maximizing performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Accurately document instances of equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal
• Investigating faults in the systems and networks, perform analysis, diagnose, providing 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
• Reporting system status to key stakeholders
• Accurately document and maintain ATO documentation including standard operating procedure development, artifact creation, 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

Required 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

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $115K - $145K