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Operations 24x7 Support (Sr System Administrator)

D2 Consulting

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Top Secret/SCI
$122,000 - $132,000
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Systems Administrator (Night Shift)
Location: Springfield, VA (On-Site)
Schedule: Wednesday (Alternating) - Saturday | 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM ET (4-on/3-off, 3-on/4-off rotating schedule)

Pipeline position for expected work

At D2 Consulting, we're more than a company-we're a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical support for U.S. intelligence operations. As a Systems Administrator, you'll work the night shift to design, maintain, and optimize mission-critical pipelines that support global operations.

If you're passionate about solving complex IT challenges, thrive under pressure, and want your work to make a difference, this role is for you.
What You'll Do: How You'll Make an Impact

As an Operations 24/7 Support Technician, you'll serve as a front-line responder and tier 2+ technical lead in monitoring and maintaining systems critical to CONUS and OCONUS operations. You'll work across virtual, cloud, and physical environments-ensuring 99.99% system uptime and supporting SLA compliance for high-priority infrastructure and applications.

Workflow Management
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated pipelines to process mission-critical data efficiently.
  • Optimize existing workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance.
  • Automate routine operational tasks to improve overall system performance.

Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Proactively monitor pipeline health, system performance, and SLA compliance.
  • Troubleshoot failures, data inconsistencies, and pipeline bottlenecks.
  • Respond to incidents impacting pipeline operations across CONUS and OCONUS missions.

Technical Support & Administration
  • Provide Tier 2+ support for pipeline frameworks, ETL tools, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Manage virtualized and physical environments supporting mission pipelines.
  • Document SOPs, operational procedures, and pipeline architecture for leadership and mission partners.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work with vendors and internal teams to coordinate maintenance and upgrades.
  • Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve pipeline processes.
  • Contribute to the refinement of operational standards and reporting.
Who You Are: The Ideal Teammate

You take ownership, stay calm under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You're coachable, dependable, and solutions-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who:
  • Investigates and resolves complex pipeline and workflow issues effectively.
  • Excels in medium to high complexity environments with precision and attention to detail.
  • Communicates clearly and collaborates across teams.
  • Embraces innovation and seeks opportunities to optimize service delivery.
Qualifications: What You'll Need to Succeed

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering, or related field - or equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of hands-on experience in pipeline operations, workflow automation, or system administration.

Certifications:
  • Must meet DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
  • Working knowledge of ITIL V4 framework (certification or intent to certify required).

Technical Experience:
  • Experience with data pipeline frameworks (Apache Airflow, NiFi, Luigi, or equivalent).
  • Admin experience with Windows and Linux OS; familiarity with virtualized and cloud environments.
  • Experience with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, or similar).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Splunk, BMC TrueSight, Nagios, etc.).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across virtual, physical, and cloud systems.
Why D2 Consulting?

At D2, your work directly contributes to national security, and your professional growth is just as important as the mission. You'll collaborate with a close-knit, supportive team in a fast-moving 24x7 environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Additional Information
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $122k-132k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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