System Administrator

Tensley Consulting
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Confluence JIRA Unix Client Server Models Collaborative Software Cyber Security Computer Networks System Configuration Linux Monitoring of Systems Systems Analysis
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Microsoft Office Performance Tuning Virtualization Technology Data Logging Information Technology Servicenow

Job description

Tensley Consulting is seeking a System Administrator to provide implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support across enterprise IT systems and mission-critical environments. The System Administrator manages system infrastructure components, supports day-to-day operations, and ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of client/server, storage, network, and mobile device environments. This role works closely with technical teams, agency management, and internal customers to diagnose issues, resolve escalated problems, optimize system performance, and maintain reliable, secure computing environments. The System Administrator supports the full lifecycle of IT system operations, including operating system installation and configuration, system monitoring, problem resolution, performance optimization, and user support across Linux, Unix, Windows, and related platforms., About TensleyTensley Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on mission engineering in support of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Our team consists of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Signals Analysts performing work throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Equal Opportunity, Diversity & InclusionWe aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems analysis?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Ten (10) years of System Administrator experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II certification is required., * Experience supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems

  • Experience providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Experience managing daily configuration and operations of IT systems
  • Experience assisting users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Experience supporting day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server, storage, network, and mobile device environments
  • Experience escalating issues and communicating status to agency management and internal customers
  • Experience performing system capacity analysis, planning, and resource optimization
  • In-depth experience troubleshooting IT systems and providing detailed analysis/feedback for escalated tickets
  • Experience supporting dispatch systems and resolving hardware issues
  • Experience installing, configuring, and managing Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems
  • Experience maintaining system integrity, configuring network components, and implementing OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance,

Desired Skills

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
  • Experience administering systems in enterprise or multi-enclave architectures
  • Experience supporting virtualization, storage systems, or enterprise network components
  • Experience with system monitoring, logging, or automation technologies
  • Experience documenting system processes, configurations, or operating procedures
  • Experience supporting modernization efforts or implementing performance improvements
  • Experience using ITSM or collaboration tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence, or Microsoft Office

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance, Salary: $115,000-$125,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed., 100% paid medical coverage with HSA and company contribution 100% paid vision, dental, short-term, and long-term premium 12% 401(k) contribution (not a match) Education and training budget 6 weeks and 3 days of PTO And much more!

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