Senior Systems Administrator

Join to apply for the Senior Systems Administrator role at TekSynap We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. Responsibilities Ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links. Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues. Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. Provides end user training. Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision. Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location. Supports general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications. Directs the work of other system administrators to provide day?to?day system administration including system and resource optimization, and user assistance. Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance. Performs vulnerability management. Required Qualifications Secret - IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification COMPTIA Security+ CE Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) Certified Network Defender (CND) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) One of the following Google Cloud Platform certifications: Google Associate Cloud Engineer Google Professional Cloud Architect One of the following: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Security - Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Operations Red Hat Certified Engineer Red Hat Certified System Administrator Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering). Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in information processing, including at least four (4) years of hands?on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting various software systems. Progressive experience across multiple specialized information processing disciplines involving a range of hardware and software solutions. Three (3) years hands?on experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT hosting solutions. Vast knowledge and experience with commercial cloud provider hosting solutions (i.e. Google, Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI) and associated relevant industry certifications. Experience capacity planning and optimizing cloud hosted resources to maximize the business value of cloud technologies. Experience integrating business programs and software solutions into hybrid cloud environments. Strong understanding of network architecture, security, and routing including virtual private clouds (VPC), load balancers, and firewalls. Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex performance issues related to CPU, memory, disk I/O, and networking. Strong understanding of DoD security compliance. Experience in the area of cloud capacity planning and FinOps, analyzing requirements and providing a rightsized solution to meet performance and business requirements. Strong analytical and problem?solving skills. Proficiency in problem?solving and troubleshooting complex issues, with the ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, communicate to management and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Work Environment and Physical Demands Location: Remote Type of environment: Remote Noise level: Medium Work schedule: Day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 10% 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, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Authorization / Security Clearance U.S. Citizen Secret Clearance Other Information Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug?free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company?sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance. We offer our full?time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short?term and long?term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e?mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. 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