Systems Administrator

Overview

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. 

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business?  Do you have a desire to change how people work?  Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Systems Administrator in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our customer’s application infrastructure in support of this customer’s mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the Cloud environment, and leveraging AWS technologies to optimize performance and scalability.

• Manage and maintain the customer’s cloud infrastructure, including EC2 Instances, networks, and cloud services
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot application hosting services
• Monitor system performance and audits to ensure data integrity and protection
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner
• Implement best practices for backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancy
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administration

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

We are actively seeking systems engineers with a networking background with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the Systems Administrator field with Linux based systems
• Strong understanding of applying network engineering concepts, protocols, and security best practices for an application hosting environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Experience with a wide variety of Cloud technologies and solutions architectures is a plus (AWS, Google, Azure, Oracle etc)

What you can expect from us

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.