Systems Administrator SaaS

Meridian
Springfield, VA, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Azure Software as a Service Software Documentation VMware ESX Servers Geospatial Intelligence Desktop Environments HP Thin Clients Python (Programming Language) Log Analysis Citrix XenApp
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Microsoft Office System Center Configuration Manager Virtual Desktops Citrix Systems Microsoft PowerPoint Windows PowerShell Software Deployment System Testing Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Tanium Platform Expertise Information Technology Deployment Automation Xendesktop Network Server User Administration

Job description

The Systems Administrator works as part of an elite, agile team responsible for maintaining, automating, and optimizing enterprise and GEOINT exploitation systems. This role provides direct, on-the-floor technical support, managing virtualized endpoints, automating software deployments, and resolving complex hardware and software anomalies in a high-tempo, multi-mission environment.

  • Key Responsibilities Systems & Virtualization Support: Maintain the integrity, security, and performance of servers, Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI), virtual machines, and user-facing endpoints.
  • Deployment & Automation: Package and automate software deployments across user environments; develop and execute administrative scripts and system testing strategies. Incident Management & Troubleshooting: Provide rapid on-the-spot resolution for software/hardware issues, replicate complex anomalies for internal diagnosis, and document technical root causes and solutions.
  • Operations & User Administration: Manage service accounts, allocate computing resources, evaluate vendor products, recommend hardware/software upgrades, and ensure robust backup and recovery processes.
  • Documentation & Mentorship: Maintain precise system documentation, create user guides, provide technical advice to end-users, and guide less-experienced team members.

Requirements

  • Clearance & Citizenship: Active TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Experience: 5-10 years of directly related systems administration and analysis experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience troubleshooting client operating systems, enterprise applications, and user-facing hardware in a multi-mission environment.
  • Software & Tools: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for technical documentation, tracking, and reporting.
  • Core Competencies: Strong organizational, time-management, writing, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail., * Software Deployment: Software binary and package deployment using Tanium, Numecent, XenApp, or SCCM/MECM.
  • Virtualization & VDI: Thin Client OS and Virtual Hosted Desktop environments (Azure Virtual Desktop, ThinPro, Citrix, ESXi/vSphere, XenDesktop).
  • OS & Scripting: Advanced scripting in Python or PowerShell; deep familiarity with Windows 11 client administration. Log & Service Analysis: Hands-on log analysis for rapid troubleshooting and Service+ platform experience.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

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