Systems Administrator

Tecolote Research
Arlington, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$55,000.0 - $75,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 BASIC (Programming Language) Cloud Computing CompTIA Network+ System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) VMware ESX Servers
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Python (Programming Language) Network Security Windows Servers Dell PowerEdge Windows PowerShell Software Deployment Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Scripting Microsoft InTune Hardware Infrastructure CIS Benchmarks Terraform Network Server Vmware

Job description

Core Responsibilities

Endpoint, Device, and Tier-Two Support

  • Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online
  • Support Intune for device configuration, application deployment, and security baselines
  • Provide hands-on support for helpdesk agents on end-user issues, workstation builds, and system troubleshooting Hardware, Servers, and On-Prem Infrastructure

  • Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and network-connected devices
  • Assist with monitoring and upkeep of PureStorage SAN and Ubiquiti/Unifi equipment
  • Support routine maintenance tasks, updates, and basic performance checks Windows Server & Directory Services o Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general Windows Server administration o Assist with identity, access control, and security hardening tasks Documentation & Operations # Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and changes # Follow IT policies, standards, and security practices # Work with senior team members to escalate and resolve complex issues, Assist with VMware vSphere 8 administration (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View)

  • Participate in capacity planning, uptime monitoring, and host maintenance Network Security & Access = Support Zscaler administration under guidance (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) = Help enforce access controls, identity policies, and security configurations Cloud Exposure

  • Support AWS environments for foundational tasks (EC2, S3, basic Terraform interaction)
  • Participate in team efforts to automate and modernize infrastructure Salary Range: $55,000 -$75,000/year, DOE

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support and maintain our enterprise IT environment. This role is ideal for someone with solid foundational experience in Microsoft services, endpoint management, and hardware administration who is ready to broaden their skill set across virtualization, security, and cloud technologies. The right candidate is eager to learn, comfortable troubleshooting a wide range of issues, and able to contribute to a secure and reliable infrastructure., @ Exposure to VMware, Zscaler, or AWS environments @ PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting experience @ Certifications such as Microsoft 365/Windows Server, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner @ Understanding of security or compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, etc.), Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering. Additional degrees or certifications may subsitute for years of experience.

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