Lead Systems Administrator

Mantech International Corporation
United States
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Bash Shell CentOS System Configuration Data Security Linux Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) Windows Servers Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux
+5 more
Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Scripting Information Technology Vmware

Job description

Be a part of an agile team to provide innovative, customer focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the client’s vision of engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges.

  • Managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security across Windows, Linux, and VMware environments.
  • Planning and leading major technology assignments while providing leadership to ensure technical requirements and project objectives are met.
  • Installing, configuring, and supporting servers and virtualized environments in close coordination with IT teams, application developers, and stakeholders.
  • Evaluating performance results and recommending major changes that affect short-term project growth and overall success.
  • Interfacing with senior management regarding decision-making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on project implementation.
  • Delivering world-class IT services and responsive customer support to exceed the expectations of USACE OCIO/G-6 IT end-users.
  • Functioning as a technical expert across multiple project assignments to deliver secure, innovative, and modernized technological solutions.

Requirements

seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented to join our team. ., * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field; or an Associate degree with 10+ years of experience; or 12+ years of relevant experience.

  • Requires 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration for Windows, Linux, or VMware environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems such as Windows Server, Red Hat, and CentOS, as well as virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation and system configurations.
  • Possession and maintenance of relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, RHCSA, RHCE, or VCP.
  • Must maintain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification to comply with mission security and baseline requirements.

  • Familiarity with the USACE IT environment, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices.

  • Must possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position.

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate

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