Systems Administrator

Point Solutions Group; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Solutions Group is looking for an IT Systems Engineer responsible for providing technical support for Windows and Linux operating systems. The candidate must have experience in system administration and must hold a TS/SCI security clearance prior to start.

The role involves troubleshooting, system integration, and ensuring optimal operating efficiency. Desired skills include expertise in VMware, Active Directory, and troubleshooting capabilities. A customer-approved security certification is required.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with adjudicated FSP required prior to start.
• Customer-approved security certification such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, or CASP is a must.
• Experience with systems administration and security functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test, install, and integrate new and upgraded operating systems.
• Monitor and manage system resources to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with operating systems.

Skills

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

SCCM

SCOM

Job description

PSG is seeking an individual with IT Systems Engineering & Administrative experience with Windows and Linux environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for the operating systems and their successful integration with the hardware and applications software across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Plans, tests, installs, and integrate new and upgraded versions of the relevant operating systems, third-party software components, and subsystems.
• Proactively monitors and manages system resources to optimize operating efficiency and performance.
• Performs troubleshooting and diagnosing and correction of problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• TS/SCI with adjudicated FSP required prior to start
• Must have one of the following customer-approved security certifications:
  • Security+
  • SSCP
  • CISSP
  • CASP
• Systems Administrator performing system security administration functions; managing customer accounts via Active Directory; troubleshooting and diagnosing and correction of problems; plans, tests, installs, and integrate new and upgraded versions of the relevant operating systems, third party software components, and subsystems; monitors and manages system resources to optimize operating efficiency and performance; custom software installation and maintenance.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory, Windows Server administration, monitoring and configuration tools, VMWare, storage solutions, and cross domain solutions.
• Experience with SCCM (Systems Center Configuration Management) and SCOM (Systems Center Operations Manager).

Desired Skills

• VMware
• Good analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (written and oral)
• Hardware
• Helpdesk