Systems Administrator Subject Matter Expert

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Reston, Virginia, is seeking candidates for an operational support role requiring significant experience in enterprise systems and strong scripting abilities. Ideal applicants will have expertise in technical evaluations and troubleshooting across Windows environments, as well as familiarity with security practices and virtualization. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred, and industry certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of relevant experience in operational support and enterprise systems.
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages like Perl and Python.
• Familiarity with Apache and Tomcat application platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated operational processes.
• Performing technical evaluations for software and hardware.
• Providing technical support to developers for integration.

Skills

Strong expertise in enterprise systems

Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell

Analyzing and troubleshooting application issues

Collaboration with management and engineering

Experience with Security Development Operations

Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related technical disciplines

Tools

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, vCenter)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are actively seeking highly experienced candidates with a minimum of sixteen (16) years of relevant experience, spanning skill levels from foundational to advanced. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred in one or more related technical disciplines.

Required Experience & Responsibilities

• Strong expertise in enterprise systems, automation, and operational support
• Analyzing and troubleshooting software application and network component issues
• Performing technical evaluations of client computing software, hardware, and management solutions, including operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated and well‑documented processes and procedures to streamline operational activities
• Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
• Providing technical support to application and utility developers to ensure successful integration into the operating environment
• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) across multiple enclaved environments
• Collaborating effectively with management, engineering teams, and internal customers

Advanced Proficiency

• Operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance for Windows servers and desktops
• Scripting and orchestration using PowerShell, VBScript, and Ansible
• Software and patch deployment configurations, including patch compliance and remediation
• Troubleshooting complex software application and network component issues

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience with Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) practices
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Perl and Python
• Familiarity with commercial application platforms including Apache and Tomcat
• Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Knowledge of configuration management tools
• Experience with automated system installation technologies
• Experience supporting automated backup systems
• Virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere
• Experience with NetApp storage management
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and CISSP
• Cloud knowledge and certifications, including Azure Fundamentals and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate