System Administrator

Newport News, VA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 17 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $62.00 - 65.00 per hour

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Security Clearance
CompTIA
Network+
Cisco Certifications
Security+
Routing Protocols
OSPF
Border Gateway Protocol
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Information Technology
Computer Science
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
System Monitoring
Patch Management
Performance Tuning
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Linux
System Security
Network
IP Address Management
VLAN
Network Layer
Switches
Documentation
DoD
Military
Virtualization
VMware
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
Management
Firewall
Intrusion Detection
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Python
Scripting
Version Control
Collaboration
JIRA
Confluence
IBM Rational ClearCase
TCM
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JOB TITLE: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
JOB LOCATION: NEWPORT NEWS, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 62.00-65.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: 14982872

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
IAT Level I Certification or Higher (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, Security+, etc.)
Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, routing protocols, and troubleshooting (e.g., OSPF, BGP, DNS, VLANs).
Experience diagnosing and resolving complex system and network issues.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as required.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Strong documentation and communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our team supporting the SPY-6 Family of Radars. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the IT systems that support this critical radar technology. This role requires expertise in networking, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and troubleshooting, as well as a strong commitment to ensuring system security and availability. This position also requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support mission-critical operations.

What are the main functions of this role?
- Administer and maintain systems supporting the SPY-6 radar family, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Perform system troubleshooting and resolve hardware, software, and network issues as they arise.
- Conduct regular system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning.
- Maintain and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot radar system components.
- Implement and maintain system security measures in accordance with DoD standards and protocols.
- Support network configurations, including IP address management, VLAN configurations, and Layer 3 Switches management.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Travel up to 25% of the time to domestic locations to support system installations, maintenance, and operational needs.

Desired Skill Sets:
- Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or military environment.
- Familiarity with radar systems or other defense-related technologies.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
- Experience with configuring and managing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Experience with PowerShell, Bash and/or Python scripting
- Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, ClearCase)

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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Position Id: 25-03899
Posted 30+ days ago

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