Lead Systems Administrator

Pay: $47.00 - $65.80 hourly depending on experience

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program and other company-sponsored benefits
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you a senior systems administrator who enjoys leading enterprise technology initiatives optimizing complex infrastructure environments and ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure reliable and available

PEMCCO is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to provide technical leadership for enterprise information systems and infrastructure supporting critical government missions. This role is ideal for an experienced IT professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges leading modernization efforts implementing best practices and mentoring technical teams.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in systems administration enterprise infrastructure management cloud computing virtualization cybersecurity network administration data center operations infrastructure modernization or technical leadership.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful projects collaborate with experienced teams and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.

Job Overview

As a Lead Systems Administrator you will serve as a senior systems administration professional responsible for the planning implementation administration security maintenance and optimization of enterprise information systems and infrastructure. You will act as a subject matter expert provide technical leadership and collaborate with program managers engineers cybersecurity personnel and customers to support operational and organizational objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to lead enterprise technology initiatives influence infrastructure strategies and support high-visibility programs that directly impact mission success.

What Youll Do

• Lead the administration maintenance and support of enterprise information systems servers operating systems and infrastructure components
• Develop and implement system administration strategies standards and best practices
• Monitor and evaluate system availability performance capacity and security
• Plan and implement system upgrades technology refreshes migrations and modernization initiatives
• Diagnose and resolve complex system infrastructure and operational issues
• Lead system installation configuration integration and deployment activities
• Develop and maintain backup recovery disaster recovery and continuity of operations capabilities
• Implement and maintain security configurations system hardening measures and access control mechanisms
• Evaluate infrastructure requirements and recommend solutions that improve performance reliability scalability and security
• Develop and maintain technical documentation operational procedures and system architecture information
• Coordinate with engineers software developers cybersecurity personnel and stakeholders to support system lifecycle activities
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements organizational policies cybersecurity standards and industry best practices
• Investigate major incidents outages and service disruptions and lead resolution efforts
• Prepare technical recommendations reports briefings and status updates for management and customers
• Provide technical leadership mentorship and guidance to systems administrators and technical personnel
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Information Technology Information Systems Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Ten (10) years of experience in systems administration network administration information technology support infrastructure administration or a related technical field
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration principles practices and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of server storage virtualization and operating system technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure design implementation and support
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts access control management and system hardening practices
• Knowledge of backup recovery disaster recovery and continuity planning processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues
• Ability to evaluate system performance and develop recommendations for improvement
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Ability to lead technical efforts and coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support mission-critical operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Advanced technical training in systems administration cloud computing virtualization enterprise infrastructure cybersecurity or related disciplines
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience administering large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization and technology refresh initiatives
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting disaster recovery business continuity and high-availability environments
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring systems administration personnel
  
  

Why Join PEMCCO

• Support critical government and customer missions through enterprise technology leadership
• Lead modernization efforts that improve operational performance and mission readiness
• Work with advanced infrastructure cloud technologies virtualization platforms and cybersecurity tools
• Collaborate with experienced engineers developers cybersecurity professionals and technical leaders
• Influence technology strategy and infrastructure planning initiatives
• Mentor and develop the next generation of IT professionals
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment
  
  

Work Environment

• Professional office and technical work environments
• Work may be performed at company facilities customer locations or designated project sites as needed
• Regular use of enterprise technologies infrastructure management tools and communication systems
• Frequent collaboration with customers leadership engineers developers and cybersecurity professionals
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional company-sponsored benefits
  
  

Apply Today

If youre an experienced systems administrator looking to lead enterprise technology initiatives support mission-critical infrastructure and drive innovation across complex environments we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help deliver the secure reliable and scalable technology solutions that power mission success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin age disability genetic information military or veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC