System Administrator - Sr

  • Rockville, MD
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Mainframe
Client/server
Optimization
Capacity Management
Business Systems
Computer Science
Customer Support
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft IIS
Windows PowerShell
System Center
Operations Management
Software Development
Management
MSCE
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
VMware
Virtualization
IBM
BigFix
System Security
SSCP
CompTIA
Network+
Tier 2
Security Clearance

Job Details

Supervise and manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of systems which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based. Plan and monitor the optimization of system operation and resource utilization and perform systems capacity analysis and planning. Plan and monitor assistance to users in accessing and using business systems.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of relevant work experience in IT customer support. Additional experience can be substituted for degree.
Requires knowledge of the following:
Windows Server OS, IIS, PowerShell, System Center Operation Management
Microsoft Azure and AWS administration
VMware
IBM BigFix
Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle and associated development tasks, concepts, and milestones.
Strong interpersonal and time management skills and must have the ability to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and electronically to various levels of staff with various levels of understanding of technology.
Preferred certifications:
MSCE
Microsoft Azure Administration
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
VMware Data Center Virtualization (DCV) - Design or Deploy
Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP)
IBM BigFix Lifecycle Administration
(ISC) Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)
CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
Must be able to obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date. Ability to obtain Public Trust Tier 2 security clearance - moderate risk (formerly MBI level 5B) is highly desired.
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