Systems Administrator II

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to support a Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline, core infrastructure, and data center operations in an on-site government IT environment., The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux servers, supporting relational databases, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining secure, reliable IT environments. This role will contribute to mission-critical Department of Defense and federal IT initiatives., * Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers, desktop operating systems, databases, and software applications.

• Monitor server, network, systems, and data center operations to ensure reliable performance and network availability.
• Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, software, communications, and connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components.
• Perform system backups, database administration, file recovery, and related data management activities.
• Optimize system performance, resource utilization, capacity, and operational reliability.
• Conduct testing and analysis of system components, including communication networks, hardware, software, power systems, modems, terminals, and related infrastructure.
• Support relational database environments such as SQL, Oracle, and MySQL.
• Provide technical assistance and responsive support to end users.
• Support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical government IT infrastructure.

Systems Administration/Management, Systems Administration/Management, Security Clearance, Secret Clearance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Operations Center, Government, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Microsoft Windows System Administration, Identify Issues, * Active Secret security clearance.

• IAT Level II certification, with one of the following:
• CompTIA CySA+
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA-Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers.
• Working knowledge of at least one relational database platform, such as SQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or five years of equivalent professional experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, systems administration, server management, database administration, backup and recovery, and infrastructure support skills.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Suffolk, VA., * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist (RHCDS) certification.
• Experience supporting data center operations.
• Department of Defense or federal government IT experience.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, cybersecurity, network engineering, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.