System Administrator
CACI International Inc
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System Administrator
Niyam IT
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Springfield • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Firewalls
About the role
- Actively participate in IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems, services, and certifications.
- Monitor performance and security of information technology systems to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure.
- Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes.
- Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software.
- Provide daily network administration support to maintain hardware and firmware, maintain/enhance network security and troubleshooting network issues.
- Oversee management of servers, physical and virtual environments.
- Study and analyze the performance and capacities of the systems and peripheral equipment/systems and prepare plans for future expansion and upgrades.
- Work with vendors in ensuring component software are up to date and in compliance.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and outages for quick remediation.
- Ensure security through access controls, backups, and firewalls.
- Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
Requirements
- US Citizen with ability to obtain a public trust.
- Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field.
- 8+ years of experience with Information Technology (IT).
- Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.
- Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
- Firm grasp of IT infrastructure and operations best practices.
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible work hours.
- Remote and hybrid work options.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Retirement plans for long-term financial security.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
IT systems designIT systems deploymentnetwork administrationhardware troubleshootingsoftware troubleshootingsystem securitydata backupdata recoverypatch managementdatabase management
Soft skills
critical thinkingdecision-makingproject managementprioritizationresourcefulnessproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in ITpublic trust clearance
