System Administrator

Our Lorton VA based client is looking for a System Administrator - Backup. If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain virtual environments and backup technologies.
• Areas to cover are Backup technologies using CommVault on/off-premise and NetBackup.

• Perform quality control checks, ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the systems, tools, and products.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed documentation of operational procedures.

• Create to develop new technical solutions and systems to meet customer requirements

• Must demonstrate expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts using Microsoft Server and VMWare VCenter Server, GPO's, Domain Controllers, Active Directory Services,.

• Demonstrate day-to-day adherence with change management precepts and practices and is responsible for writing Change Requests and seeking approval.

• Troubleshoot and resolve unique or complex problems in an efficient manner.

• Prepare clear and timely technical documentation that explains recommended/required actions.

• Interface directly with the client and parallel teams when necessary.

• Apply DISA STIGs and resolve security vulnerabilities.

• Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8 years of professional experience; or 6 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree

• Minimum of five years of relevant IT work experience.

• Perform hardware and software technology refreshes, ensuring milestone compliance.

• Proficient understanding of technology areas such as VMware VCenter, Hyper-V technology and management, in addition to Windows 10 OS.

• Fundamental understanding Image creation, maintenance, testing and deployment.

• Hands-on experience implementing DoD STIG requirements and patch and update/vulnerability mitigation

• Proficient with troubleshooting Window 10 OS computing environment

• Hands-on experience with reviewing system logs and events to resolve issues

• Demonstrated analytical approach to solve complex problems in a large-scale, and multi datacenter environment.

• Develop and provide solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact testing and production computing enclaves.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage data backup and recovery evolutions as required.

• Experienced with creating and managing critical system work instruction and Standard Operating Procedure documentation.

• Experience with creating and managing Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, MS Server Operating systems
Desired Assets:

• Experience using VMware, Linux, SCCM, HyperV, CommVault, Netapp Potential for Telework: Yes, 10%
Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Standard Plus On Call