Systems Administrator

Convirgence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in McLean, VA is seeking a System Administrator with a strong focus on Linux systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing laboratory computer systems, responding to inquiries, and configuring network protocols. An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly is mandatory from day one. The role involves extensive support duties in a complex server environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct related experience in System Administration.
• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of laboratory computer systems.
• Respond to inquiries about computer and network operations.
• Monitor and respond to trouble tickets across all system tiers.
• Manage user/group accounts via Microsoft Active Directory.
• Install, configure, and update system and application software.
• Monitor and allocate system resources including CPU and memory.

Skills

Linux

Windows Operating Systems

System Administration

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

NFS

SAMBA

CIFS

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED***

Our client has an immediate need for a System Administrator with a focus on Linux experience in the McLean, VA area. The on‑site system administrator shall support the day‑to‑day operations of the Sponsor’s laboratory computer systems. This support shall include the installation, configuration, maintenance, failure analysis and recovery, performance monitoring, data storage management, and security management of laboratory computer systems. System administrators shall utilize at least one, preferably two, administrative languages (PowerShell, shell, Python, etc.), and shall have a demonstrated knowledge of current Windows operating systems and a strong working knowledge of Linux (Red Hat or CentOS) operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries concerning all aspects of computer and network operations
• Providing system support to local and remote users
• Monitoring and promptly responding to trouble tickets that may involve all tiers of system support (hardware, software, accounts, peripherals, etc.)
• Creating, managing and troubleshooting user/group accounts via Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
• Installing, configuring, updating, and removing system and application software
• Installing, configuring, updating, and removing system hardware (servers, workstations, monitors, transceivers, network interface cards, network physical links)
• Configuring NFS, SAMBA, CIFS, etc. remote hosting/sharing protocols
• Updating systems using manual and automated processes
• Performing system and file backup and recovery
• Monitoring and allocating system resources (CPU, memory, and storage space)
• Auditing system log files, to include compliance audits
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software problems
• Documenting hardware and software configurations, maintenance history, backup history
• Implementing up‑to‑date system policies and procedures
• Performing in large integration efforts, which would include the building and maintenance of a large network of Linux workstations in excess of 100 systems
• Managing a large, complex server environment
• Building Linux server baselines, Building Linux workstation baselines
• Writing Linux shell scripts
• Patching Linux servers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years or more of direct related experience System Administration Experience
• Eight years of experience may be substituted for a degree for a total of sixteen (16) years of experience.

US Citizenship is required along with an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly from day one of employment and be cross over eligible.