Systems Administrator

Next Tier Concepts; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Concepts is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server and SAP BusinessObjects on a hybrid IT stack. The role supports DoD missions across 34 web modules used by thousands of service members and DoD personnel, requiring Top-Secret clearance.

The candidate will maintain enterprise systems, perform patching and hardening, and ensure security policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the DoD ecosystem.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience administering Windows Server and SAP Business Objects.
• Hands-on experience administering SAP Business Objects platform.
• Experience with patch management, hardening, and security
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems and services.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and file/print services; monitor capacity planning.
• Administer patch management, updates, and system hardening.
• Monitor system performance and availability; perform tuning for SAP BO platform.
• Administer SAP BusinessObjects BI platform (BI 4.2/4.3) and Central Management Console.
• Ensure DR, backup, security policies, and compliance; document configurations and procedures.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

RHEL

SAP BO Administration

Troubleshooting

Security

SIEM

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

GitHub

Jenkins

Ansible

JBoss Servers

Jira

Job description

Vienna, VA

Position Title

Systems Administrator

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. Were looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

Mission Focus

We are seeking a versatile and skilledSystems Administratorto manage and maintain our hybrid IT infrastructure spanning Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. The ideal candidate will serve as the administrator for our SAP BusinessObjects platform on Windows servers and possess solid troubleshooting knowledge. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our enterprise systems and business intelligence platforms in support of the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web-based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the housing needs of over 2.5 million service members, DoD civilians, and their families.

Clearance

Active Top-Secret clearance required to start.

Location/Flexibility

Vienna, VA with some remote flexibility. Travel to Norfolk, VA required on occasion.

Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and file/print services.
• Administer patch management, updates, and system hardening.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning.

SAP Business Objects Administration

• Administer the SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) Business Intelligence platform (e.g., BI 4.2/4.3).
• Manage users, groups, security, folders, and access rights within the Central Management Console (CMC).
• Monitor and tune BOBJ services, servers, and job scheduling.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, and deployment of universes and reports.
• Troubleshoot report performance and connectivity issues with underlying databases.

General / Cross-Functional

• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in patching, upgrades, and other routine maintenance activities.
• Ensure work aligns with DoD security policies and federal IT standards.
• Monitor services with log aggregations, automated analysis, reporting, and alerting in support of incident detection and response.

Qualifications

• Location: Must be located in or near (or willing to relocate) toWashington, DC or Norfolk, VA.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel toNorfolk, VA as needed.
• Clearance: Must hold an activeTop-Secret clearance.
• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience administering Windows Server & SAP Business Objects.
• Hands-on experience administering SAP Business Objects platform.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project and task planning include scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.
• Problem-solving skills to identify, mitigate, and/or solve system challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate, and create consensus.
• MS Office suite proficiency, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and simple explanations of technical procedures and processes to audiences of varying degrees of technical proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scanning.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible) and infrastructure automation.
• Experience/Knowledge of virtualization (VMWare, Nutanix) and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Experience/knowledge of application deployment methodologies using GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, and JBoss Servers.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, etc.).
• Knowledge or interest in cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments).
• Experience with Linux - Red Hat Administration.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools.

Certification Requirements

• Must have CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8140-equivalent certification.
• Must have Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Certification
• SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BOBI) Certification is desired

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

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Virginia Pay Range

The pay range listed for this position reflects the wage or salary range NT Concepts expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The compensation offered to a successful candidate within this range will be based on legitimate, job-related factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's work location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

$77,280 — $117,300 USD

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-enddata and technology solutionsthat advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security missionsolutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative big idea problem-solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients most critical challenges. Here, youll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack, which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, wed love to have you move forward with us.

Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security.

We're expert leaders and problem solvers who roll up our sleeves to get the job done.

We're passionate, curious, and committed to doing important work. At the same time, we're life-long learners, avid mentors, and we like to have fun.

We're looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting the mission of National Security.

If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career,

join our growing talent network and discover What's Next for you.

NT Concepts is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (Minorities/Female/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans), VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Contact us if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process. All resumes are held in confidence. NT Concepts participates in E-Verify.

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