System Administrator Lvl 2 - IT Systems Ops & Support

NineFX, Inc.
Fort Meade, MD, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

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

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Unix Client Server Models Configuration Management Cyber Security System Configuration Performance Tuning Information Technology

Job description

The System Administrator Level 2 provides operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for enterprise IT systems across UNIX, Windows, network, storage, and client environments. This role is responsible for daily system operations, Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem resolution, configuration management, performance optimization, and maintaining the reliability of mission critical systems., * Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems across server, network, storage, and endpoint devices

  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 escalation support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems and provide assistance to end users
  • Perform day to day monitoring, operations, and problem resolution for client/server and networked devices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, dispatch system, and system integrity issues
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install OS software, and maintain reliable system configurations
  • Implement OS and system enhancements to improve performance and reliability
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform capacity planning
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated issues to management and internal customers
  • Participate in troubleshooting activities involving multiple IT components and environments

Requirements

  • Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph - no exceptions
  • 10 years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • An additional 5 years of SA experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Must have one IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

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