Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direction for new technologies being deployed to the IT environment.
• Perform system administration functions on standalone Windows (10,11) and Redhat Linux based operating systems and applications.
• Develop IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides.
• Manage and secure VMWARE virtual images Linux and Windows based systems utilizing STIGs and industry standard practices.
• Perform operations, and maintenance support on standalone Laptop PC and systems.
• Manage and secure Mobile Network Communication Kit
• Provide technical support on digital cameras and media.
• Assist with logistical support for the issuance, tracking, shipping, and receiving of personal computers, laptops, Cameras, and digital media.
• Participate and assist in researching IT solutions in support of technology refresh as required to support IT system development and life cycle activities.
• Create and distribute operating system image on standalone laptop PCs.
• Install, configure, manage baseline operating systems, and supported applications.
• Troubleshoot operating system and application faults, and errors.  
• Support Government mandated IT Security policies and procedures.
• Interface with Information System Security Managers and Officers in support all applicable IT security policies and procedures.
• Perform media protection in accordance with DOD security policies, and degauss and wipe hard drives as required.
• Perform vulnerability scans of operating system utilizing approved security scanner.
• Resolve IT related Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and remediate software vulnerabilities via security patching, and specialized software configurations.
• Support Risk Management Framework, and assist in security assessment of IT environment as required.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) or more years of experience.  
• BS/BA
• Top-Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility. 
• DoD 8750 IAT Level II

 

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at thier Fort Belvoir, VA location. 

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Type of environment: Office Setting
• Noise level: low
• Work schedule: Day shift Monday - Friday. Additional evening or weekend hours may be required depending on customer and contract requirements.
• Amount of Travel: Minimal

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE