Systems Administrator - Senior

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

Onsite Systems Administrator who provides Command and Control (C2) system administration, software, and hardware support of classified operations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting USCG VMWare, Global 6/GCCS, RHEL and Windows Server and Client systems in a 24x7 environment. Handles multiple applications, systems, network, and/or telecommunications activities. Manages information systems throughout the organization. May include programming, analysis, networking, data processing, and/or administration responsibilities. Resolves technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides troubleshooting and operational support on site at C5ISC Portsmouth, VA and USCG Atlantic Area in Portsmouth, VA
• Provides recommendations on tools to monitor and support all environments.
• Assists with making process and system improvement recommendations to assist the business in achieving its goals and objectives, leveraging best practices and professional experiences.
• Installs and maintains the organization's computer hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Recommends improvement in programs and procedures to simplify or maximize efficiency of operations.
• Analyzes and solves computer problems, and assures technology meets the needs of the organization.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Security + CE certification
• Linux + certification or similar certification
• 10+ years of systems administration and/or engineering experience
• Linux Systems Administration/Red Hat Ansible Tower experience - strongly desired
• Experience with VMware vSphere vCenter Server and EXSi Host - strongly preferred
• Experience with GCCS-J/Global 6 - strongly preferred
• Experience with DISA Agile Client - strongly preferred
  
  Experience with Windows 11 system administration - strongly preferred
• Knowledge - Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards. Has moderate skill sets & developing proficiency within field and knowledge of company, processes & customers.
• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
• Discretion/Latitude - Works under very general supervision. Follows established procedures.
• Impact - Contributes to the completion of team objectives, organizational projects and goals. Errors or failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in schedules & result in allocation of additional resources.
• Liaison/Leadership - Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.