System Administrator (Sr) - Cleared (STE-A)

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers missions fostering professional growth and making a positive impact on our communities.

Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind we confidently embrace a future centered around theCore of More. By joining our supportive community you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together we can drive meaningful change spark innovation and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring a cleared Senior-level System Administratorto support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Responsibilities:

System Maintenance and Upgrades

• Perform full system upgrades and repairs (Linux and Windows) (monthly)
• Install software releases and upgrades on Linux and Windows (monthly)
• Evaluate and install security patches (IAVAs) (weekly as needed)
• Maintain group policies and procedures (monthly)
• Set up and ensure operation of mount scripts for Windows (daily as needed)
• Acquire system accreditations (monthly)

Troubleshooting and Technical Support

• Troubleshoot and repair operating system (OS) and hardware issues (daily as needed)
• Troubleshoot and repair all software issues (daily as needed)
• Troubleshoot network issues (daily as needed)
• Train customer on proper usage of software (daily as needed)
• Set up test and maintain Twist software workflows and hardware
• Set up test and maintain Litho workstations software and hardware (daily as needed)
• Set up and maintain samba mounts for Windows (daily as needed)

Security and Compliance

• Conduct audit and log reviews (weekly as needed)
• Ensure personnel comply with system security policies (daily as needed)
• Maintain a log of system problems errors failures and downtime metrics

Backup Recovery and Data Management

• Perform daily and weekly system backups and recovery
• Update/create tables fields relationships and indexes (as needed)
• Administer the Print on Demand (PoD) and the Intent-to-Publish (NIP) database

User and Identity Management

• Create and ensure operation of Active Directory and DNS (daily as needed)
• Create accounts and set up user-specific access (daily as needed)
• Ensure customer log on (daily as needed)

Asset and Configuration Management

• Maintain hardware and software inventory lists (GFI-provided)
• Manage all software licensing information (daily as needed)

Service Request and Infrastructure Provisioning

• Submit requirements within Service for any compute storage database SharePoint or Tableau infrastructure provisioning

Location:On-site in the Washington DC Metro

Salary Range: $00. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography market demand skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in the following:
• Proficiency in Linux (e.g. RHEL CentOS Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments
• Familiarity with samba mounts mount scripts and system file sharing between OS platforms
• Experience with Active Directory and DNS management
• Experience with System/Windows Administration for example:
• System installation upgrades and patching
• Configuration and management of group policies
• Experience managing system backups and recovery
• Performing system audits and log reviews
• Knowledge of IAVA compliance and security patching
• Experience with hardening Windows instances per DISA STIG or equivalent
• PowerShell scripting
• Local Group Policy Updates/Management
• Users and Group Management
• Windows File Shares
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or cloud architecture
• Amazon EC2 (create and update Amazon Machine Images)
• Amazon S3 (configure bucket policies Amazon VPC endpoints)
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon CloudWatch
• Amazon VPC (manage Security Groups Subnets etc.)
• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases like Oracle and SQL Server

• Designing developing and testing of production-ready reports

• Implementing logical and physical data modeling concepts
• Diagnosing and repairing hardware and software issues
• Installing testing and maintaining commercial and custom applications (e.g. Twist Litho)
• Managing software licenses and inventory
• Understanding of system hardening security policies and access controls

Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with willingness to take CI Poly.

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling long-term mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:-1::2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Private Companies DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work Corporate Diversity Index Winner Mid-Size Companies Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labors HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and in-person e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please

Required Experience:

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