Systems Administrator Senior

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the stable operation of computer systems and network connections, including planning, development, installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Organize and direct configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Analyze and resolve end-user software program and connectivity issues.
• Conduct capacity and performance analysis and provide system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
• Increase system administrator efficiency through automation tools and scripts; develop and document administrator procedures.
• Provide end-user training and conduct skills assessments.
• Recommend technological directions aligned with business vision.
• Deliver local and remote maintenance support for systems at multiple locations, including general maintenance, upgrades, and new software installations.
• Direct work of other system administrators to provide ongoing system support, performance optimization, and user assistance.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management and ensure system hardening in compliance with cybersecurity standards​

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Ten (10) years of specialized experience. (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions, at least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.
• Certifications:
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (One of the Following):
• A+ CE
• CCNA Security
• CND
• Network+ CE
• SSCP
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP
• Education:
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline
• Clearance:
• Must possess a Secret clearance (IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5))

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Administrator Senior to join our team supporting DLA J6 Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Hosting and Support.

 

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.

 

• Locations: Contractor site/Off-site; periodic support at HQ DLA (Fort Belvoir, VA)
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

 

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