Provide full lifecycle system support, including end-to-end integration and deployment activities.
Support integration of large-scale systems and major system components within a complex, geographically distributed network environment.
Conduct system and network vulnerability assessments and support the implementation of security best practices and hardening measures.
Perform hands-on system administration tasks such as deployment of software, vendor firmware, COTS, and FOSS solutions.
Maintain and enhance internal system functionality and performance, including interoperability with external systems and protection of critical data sets.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams (systems, software, test, etc.) in an Agile environment to plan, design, integrate, and deliver system capabilities.
Administer and support Linux and/or Windows-based components in a large high-performance computing environment.
Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues by analyzing packet captures, reviewing event and audit logs, and identifying root causes of abnormal system behavior.
Support both development and production environments by applying software builds, updating application versions, deploying security patches, and adjusting configuration settings as required.
Provide support for deployment activities, including software and hardware installation and integration.
Coordinate with internal Leads to define acceptable outage windows and execute maintenance activities with minimal impact to operations.
Create and maintain system documentation, including deployment procedures, configuration baselines, and system configuration guides.
Leverage current automation technologies and scripting to streamline system administration, configuration management, and monitoring tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, System Engineering, or a related field and at least 8 years of related experience.
Must have at least 5 years of experience troubleshooting large complex IT systems, software, servers, and networks.
Must have experience or strong familiarity regarding virtualization experience via any industry standard hypervisor and/or experience deploying application software including application servers.
Must have past or current in-depth experience working on multiple infrastructure networks simultaneously.
Experience with system analysis, risk analysis, and/or vulnerability assessments.
Must have experience developing creative solutions to technical issues that arise in real time.
Must have experience thoroughly tracking and documenting technical issues.
Must have experience working with Development, Integration, and Production environments before systems deployment.
Ability to plan and prioritize tasking based on mission and team needs in a fast-moving environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team while delivering high-quality results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support uptime on high-visibility production systems.
Ability to travel on occasion to non-hostile locations.
Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
11 paid Holidays
401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
Flexible Schedules
Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
Technical Upskilling
Education and Training Support
Parental Paid Leave
Health and Wellness Programs
Income Protection
Retirement Plans

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

system administrationtroubleshootingvulnerability assessmentsintegrationdeploymentconfiguration managementautomationvirtualizationpacket analysissoftware deployment

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkproblem-solvingplanningprioritizationindependencecreativitydocumentationadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering ScienceBachelor’s Degree in System EngineeringTS/SCI ClearancePolygraph