NexGen Data Systems, Inc.

Senior Systems Administrator

NexGen Data Systems, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformOracle

About the role

  • 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.
  • Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
  • Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include 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.

Requirements

  • Active Department of Defense Secret (SSBI) level security clearance required.
  • 8570.01-M Baseline Certification: One of the following Google Cloud Platform: Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Professional Cloud Architect required.
  • One of the following certifications required: 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, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
  • Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of specialized experience.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
  • Company provides short and long term disability plans.
  • 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
  • Comprehensive training and development program.
  • 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
network softwaresystem configurationcapacity planningperformance analysisload balancingvulnerability managementcloud hosting solutionstroubleshootingautomated toolssystem optimization
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillstraining skillsleadership skillsorganizational skillsuser assistanceefficiency improvementcollaborationrecommendation skills
Certifications
Department of Defense Secret clearanceGoogle Associate Cloud EngineerGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified SysOps AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateRed Hat Certified Engineer