Senior Cloud System Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure and support cloud and virtual environments including AWS and VMware 
• Maintain various operating systems in a variety of users and activities 
• Apply cybersecurity knowledge to configure IT equipment to proper security standards 
• Install, troubleshoot, and manage applications, systems, and networks 
• Test systems and resolve security vulnerabilities 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a System Integrator, Administrator, or Cybersecurity Roll 
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline 
• Active Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification 
• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph 

DESIRED SKILLS 

• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), and/or STIGs/IAVA 
• A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution   
• Has, or is willing to gain, more diverse IT skills, including Windows/Linux, networking, and more 
• Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering 
• Any applicable certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner, and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 2012/2016 

Overview

We are seeking a Cloud System Administrator to join our team supporting U.S. CYBERCOM in Columbia, MD. 

 

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

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

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: Columbia, MD (Customer Site - CANX)  
• Type of environment: Office 
• 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% 

 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $92,000.00 - $117,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

 

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 handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop,