Systems Administrator Support

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A federal IT services company is seeking an Intermediate Systems Administrator in Albuquerque, NM. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree and 4-8 years of experience in a Windows/Linux server environment, along with VMware expertise and a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include managing system configurations, tuning performance, and applying security best practices. This is a full-time role with a salary range of $100,000 - $125,000.

Qualifications

4-8 years of experience with Windows/Linux server environments.
Experience with virtual environments using VMware.
Experience applying security settings and commercial best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage overall installation, configuration, administration, and support of systems.
Tune performance and implement critical patches.
Document system configurations and standard operating procedures.

Skills

VMware

Shell scripting

Perl

Python

Java

Security Incident Event Management (SIEM)

Education

BS degree

Tools

FireEye

McAfee

Job description

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SMS is seeking an Intermediate System Admin to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com .

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Responsibilities

The Intermediate System Administrator duties will include overall installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware. Duties will include management of systems infrastructures, implementing best practices to Identify and recommend system functional specifications, configuration of physical and virtual systems, backup and recovery of IT infrastructure. Support duties may include updating and supporting systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space. Implementing critical patches, reviewing systems performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.

Coordinate with PMO and all Tier levels while also maintaining the ability to use knowledge of VMware Horizon View, vSphere, VDI to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.
Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

Qualifications

BS degree and 4-8 years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linus server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware
Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl, Python, and Java.
Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
Experience with Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (such as FireEye and McAfee sensors and sandboxes)
Experience with Security Incident Event Management (SIEM)
Must have at least an active TS/SCI.
Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmen t without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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