Sr. Systems Administrator

QUANTICO VA | Defense - Aerospace | Posted: 1 week ago |

Job Description:
One of our top Government Integrator clients supporting a large program that provides secure end-to-end IT services to over 650,000 uniformed and civilian professionals in the U.S. is hiring! This role will support the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) as well as their newly upgraded NOC as a Systems Administrator. With a focus in IT systems administration – this is a key role in ensuring systems, workstations, and overall critical network infrastructure components are at peak performance. Huge opportunity to make an immediate impact for a massive long-term government program!

Requirements:
• 9+ years of professional Systems Administration experience troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading IT and networking systems
• 5+ years of hands-on SQL programming experience – writing queries, managing user access, automating tasks
• 4+ years using SolarWinds for monitoring and managing servers and networks
• One of the following baseline certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, Sec+ CE, SSCP, GICSP, or GSEC (advanced certifications of each also qualify)
• Active DOD Secret Clearance or higher
• B.S. Degree

Nice to have:
• Extensive experience with Remedy ticketing system
• Windows and/or Linux Systems Certifications
• Hands-on Active Directory support in a 24/7 environment

Responsibilities:
• Perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting in order to maintain optimum Information Technology (IT) system operations
• Design and oversee upgrades and new installs of IT systems and services ensuring coordination with Cyber Security Specialist
• Perform Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking
• Perform Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management of Internet Protocol (IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and routing protocols
• Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems ensuring current network operations are sustained or oversee their recovery