Senior Specialist, Systems Administrator

Job Title: Senior Specialist Systems Administrator
Job Code: 40555
Job Location: Palm Bay FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated System/Network Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity availability and security of classified Windows systems and network infrastructure. This role involves a blend of system administration network management project coordination vulnerability management system hardening and desktop/software support.

Essential Functions:

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows servers client systems backup systems network infrastructure and databases.
• Provide end user desktop support for systems and applications at the local site and across the classified WAN.
• Build configure and maintain physical and virtual Windows servers in support of program requirements.
• Perform regular system updates patching and hardening activities to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline deployment and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical issues risks and recommendations clearly to management and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 6 years of experience as a System/Network Administrator supporting an enterprise-level domain environment.

• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems networking protocols PowerShell and security best practices.
• Experience supporting Linux systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8/9 CentOS and Ubuntu.
• Experience with Commvault or similar enterprise level backup system.
• Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with Commvault or similar backup solutions.
• Experience managing systems in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

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