Title: Senior System Administrator

Location: Reston, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and operate state-of-the-art applications and cloud-based platforms that enhance the DevOps and data analytics capabilities of a USG Agency
• Maintain responsibility for managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of systems running on one or more operating systems, and maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems

• Serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues and make recommendations for hardware and software purchases; interact with third-party technology vendors and internal database staff
• Communicate and troubleshoot incident responses effectively
• Conduct vulnerability remediation, upgrades, patching and perform and analyze security evaluations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, with 10+ years of experience in the field
• Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, upgrading, rebuilding and providing daily administration of servers (e.g. HP Blade Servers, HP DL360s, HP DL380s, Dell Optiplex, etc.)
• Experience with DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Solid experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Hands-on experience with data center virtualization including VMWare ESX and KVM
• Strong background with Amazon Web Services architecture and administration
• Security+ CE required
• Preferred certifications include: CCNP, MCSA, MCSE, RHCSA, RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• Current active TS/SCI clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph