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Description
Senior Systems Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise-wide computer systems and network environments. The Senior System Administrator will be responsible for planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing servers, applications, and network software to support mission-critical operations. This role involves managing both local and remote systems, performing advanced troubleshooting, directing other administrators, and implementing automation to increase efficiency and reliability.
Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Security Clearance:
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Senior Systems Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise-wide computer systems and network environments. The Senior System Administrator will be responsible for planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing servers, applications, and network software to support mission-critical operations. This role involves managing both local and remote systems, performing advanced troubleshooting, directing other administrators, and implementing automation to increase efficiency and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the stable and secure operation of in-house computer software systems, servers, and network connections.
- Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, and support enterprise system software, applications, and communication links.
- Direct and oversee the configuration, operation, and performance of information management systems.
- Analyze and resolve end-user software and connectivity issues in a timely manner.
- Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and make recommendations for system configuration changes and upgrades.
- Increase efficiency and accuracy of system administration tasks through automation, scripting, and procedure development.
- Develop and deliver system administrator training, skills assessments, and end-user training.
- Provide recommendations on technology direction to align IT infrastructure with business and mission needs.
- Deliver local and remote maintenance support for operational systems across multiple locations, including general maintenance, upgrades, and new installations.
- Direct the work of other system administrators in daily operations, including system optimization and user support.
- Apply advanced knowledge of application networking, including load balancing, high availability, and fault tolerance.
- Perform vulnerability management and implement security best practices to protect systems and data.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (may substitute equivalent experience).
- Progressive experience in system administration, IT infrastructure, and technical support (senior roles usually require 7-10+ years).
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Windows, Linux, or UNIX server administration.
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting operating systems, servers, and enterprise applications.
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and user account management.
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, firewalls, routing) and troubleshooting tools.
- Experience in patch management, upgrades, and system optimization.
- Proficiency with backup and recovery processes and disaster recovery planning.
- Understanding of system hardening, vulnerability management, and access control policies.
- Ability to apply security patches and compliance standards (NIST, FISMA, DoD STIGs if federal).
Desired Skills:
- Advanced certifications: Microsoft Certified: System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), VMware VCP, AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Administrator, or CISSP/CEH for security.
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix).
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid infrastructure.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
Security Clearance:
- Active Secret clearance.
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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