Junior Systems Administrator

Overview:
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Security Clearance Required: Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly is required upon application for initial consideration This position is not open for any clearance upgrades or sponsorship.

Certification: Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

 

teKnoluxion provides the Defense and Intelligence Communities technical experts in the fields of Software & Systems Engineering, Enterprise Operations, and Cloud Services Management & Consulting.  Our goal is not to simply support efforts, but to ignite a technology revolution, bridging the growing technology gap between the Government and commercial space. 

 

Are you ready to test your abilities as a Junior Systems Administrator and team member in a sophisticated enterprise exploitation environment?  Would you like to make an immediate and direct impact in your job? Join a dedicated team supporting the UDS contract at NGA.

Responsibilities:
What you get to do every day:

Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems

Work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls

Provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

Install/load operating system and application software

Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof

Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and   layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products

Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.

Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment

Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers

Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans

Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS

Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

Qualifications:
Clearance: Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly is required upon application for initial consideration This position is not open for any clearance upgrades or sponsorship.

 

Work Hours:  In addtition to normal work hours, there will be rotating weekend shifts required once per month. These shift hours are 6AM - 6PM Saturday & Sunday  

 

Education/Experience:

Requires Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

3+ years of relevant experience

Certification: Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

 

Required Skills:

UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration

Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Service+

Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support"

Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint

Must have a valid US passport

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Physical Requirements?

Need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

What is ideal?

Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus

Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems

Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to function as a team member and independently

Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain

General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.

Intelligence Community Experience preferred

What you can expect from us:
Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by teKnoluxion through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses

You’ll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match and potential Profit Sharing, Universal Leave, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more!

Compensation is unique to each candidate and compensation packages are based on education, experience, and other requirements.

teKnoluxion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. teKnoluxion does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to team members. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.  Regardless of vaccination status , personnel are required to wear masks while indoors when the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is High.