Systems Administrator

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$9,000.0 - $10,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Data Centers
+20 more
Data Transmissions Linux DevOps HP Thin Clients Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Linux System Administration Windows Servers Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible SAP (Applications) Server Administration Virtualization Technology Scripting HybridCloud Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Puppet Vmware

Job description

The Systems Administrator will provide specialized Information Technology and network administration.Your focus will be to provide Windows Server/Linux administration and desktop support.Solve customer issues by troubleshooting from the desk to the remote server administration. These issues will span across thin client, desktop, server, VTC, and networking topics. Work with back-end support to meet fast-paced challenges as the primary customer liaison. Interact remotely with Information Technology/Cybersecurity Teams, Program Managers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) to assist the government.

Requirements

MTSI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Administrator to support our team in safeguarding information systems for a government customer in Washington, DC. This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows-based systems in a secure environment. This individual will also be responsible for building out cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure including the designing of cloud-native architectures targeted for AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and high-side on-premises virtualized data centers. This role is an in-person role that is located with our government customer’s organization at WPAFB. You’ll be a great fit for this role if:

  • You have a passion for information technology, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.
  • You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.
  • Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
  • You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
  • You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work., * Working knowledge of Windows server administration
  • 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Cloud experience including AWS and Azure
  • Experience with system standup and configuration including group policy
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems administration
  • Previous work supporting test or research and development environments
  • Coordinate with program stakeholders, engineers, and other IT professionals to align system capabilities with mission objectives
  • Provide technical expertise and recommendations for system improvements and upgrades
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners, * Master’s degree in an IT-related field
  • Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience can be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree
  • Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+

Even better if you have these desired skills:

  • Experience as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA)
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
  • Experience with configuration management, automation tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, Puppet, Chef)
  • Experience with Containerization and Orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, K8S, K3S)
  • Certifications: ISC2 CCSP; CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
  • Professional, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility).

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Benefits & conditions

100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other’s success, and the success of our customers. It’s also nice to know what’s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. * Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

* Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year * Flexible schedules * 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually * Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) * Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account * Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement * Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance * Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

About the company

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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