Senior System Administrator

Responsibilities

OBXtek is staffing for a Senior System Administrator for the Project Manager Cyber and Space (PM C&S) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support program. 

 

Work is on-site at Hannover, MD.  This is a Key Personnel position.

 

Serve as the System Administrator for a closed restricted network and support other DoD guest systems at various classification level. Tasks include performing installation, troubleshooting and other administrative tasks associated with ongoing maintenance and enhancement of information systems and services. Performs systems planning, management, analysis, integration, installation and training tasks that include all aspects of preparing and implementing a highly complex and integrated array of hardware, software (applications and operating systems), networks and procedures. Perform updating, upgrading, security hardening and maintenance tasks on a variety of servers including physical, virtual and cloud based. Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configurations on Windows, Linux, and Network based technologies. Ability to use script Infrastructure as Code using technologies such as Amazon CloudFormation, Terraform or Ansible.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with basic configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, analysis, technical support, and repair of Desktop and Server systems, Disaster Recovery Systems switches, networks, video systems.
• Conduct installs, upgrades and administers operating systems and application software in multi-user client/server environments, using Windows 11.
• Provide users with system technical support by responding to IT help desk issues.
• Maintain cross platform inter-connectivity for network services, authentication services, email services and Web services.
• Perform systems planning, management, analysis, integration, installation and training tasks that include all aspects of preparing and implementing a highly complex and integrated array of hardware, software (applications and operating systems), networks and procedures.
• Perform updating, upgrading, security hardening and maintenance tasks on a variety of servers including physical, virtual and cloud based.
• Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configurations on Windows, Linux, and Network based technologies.
• Use script Infrastructure as Code using technologies such as Amazon CloudFormation, Terraform or Ansible.
• Perform troubleshooting of server, network, desktop and software configurations.
• Perform Help Desk actions – support existing staff in troubleshooting systems access, unlocking accounts, group policy, installation of updates and software, maintenance of computers, viewing vendor’s sites for updates, market research for Information Assurance equipment and supplies.
• Remotely assist all off-site locations and users on software issues and updates; ensure adequate network connectivity, backups of network servers, setup and monitor all secure VTC sessions.ates, market research for Information Assurance equipment and supplies.

** Position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

Must possess a DoD Top Secet /SCI security clearance.

 

Experience

• Six+ years experience with systems administration and desktop support

 

Education/Certification 

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification as specified in the DoD 8570-01-M (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

 

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more.

 

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

 

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.*MON