System Administrator with Security Clearance

This is a hybrid position that requires 2-3 days per week in the office located at the prime contractor's site in Alexandria, VA. Primarily responsible for hands-on system administration and implementation of technical configurations consistent with the end-to-end programmatic and technical objectives to achieve a technical roadmap that meets future capability needs while being responsive to current customer mission requirements and challenges. As the on-site system administrator you will be responsible for maintaining the operational availability of TENA, performing software upgrades, and resolving system issues. You will work on a team comprised of system engineers, software developers, and help desk technicians. Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Study, design, and recommend architecture changes to improve the system, respond to security vulnerabilities, respond to user requests, or to address new technologies

• Obtain and maintain an understanding of applicable commercial technologies and changes in technology; translate this knowledge into optimization/changes to system capabilities, reliability, and maintainability

• Perform hands-on system administration tasks alongside the developer teams to assist with removing roadblocks and maintain the availability and operations of the system

• Adhere to DevSecOps principles as they apply to the Government and Prime contractor systems engineering plan and processes.

• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and help desk tickets

• Contribute to contract deliverables to include the system administration manual/processes, system architecture, test processes and procedures, and transition plan

• Perform system administrator tasks to keep the system updated, secured, and available

• Track and manage tasks related to system administration functions

• Proactively communicate with the prime contractor and government teams to communicate system architecture, recommend changes, provide analysis of changes and determine impacts to the system

• Manage system maintenance and maintain security posture while minimizing system downtime

• Participate in weekly status and technical meetings
Hands-on expertise in performing the following administration functions:

• Linux server administration

• RSA configuration

• Networking

• Mid-level scripting
Experience with Apache, Bitbucket, and MAC OS
Experience with cloud architectures and technologies
Excellent in-person and written communication to include providing executive-level summaries of technical descriptions, recommendations, and issues
Forward-leaning approach to problem-solving and proactive management of tasking
At least 7 years experience in system administration, linux system administration preferred
Must possess a SECRET clearance or higher clearance
Must be a US Citizen