Overview

The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Builds, installs and manages physical and virtual server environments
• Documents, monitors, and audits those environments
• Administer and maintain a secure user environment and shared resources in general in accordance with applicable security best practices and optimal resource accessibility.
• Primary resource for server and network hardware and software issues
• Provides supplemental network and systems administration support to IT team
• Works with IT team on large projects
• Development of performance metrics and hardware/OS performance tuning
• Knowledge and experience in a large-scale Enterprise network.
• Knowledge of Linux (RHEL) administration
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Server platform and its components including Active Directory, Windows Server 2012/2016, failover clustering, certificate services, IIS, and other related technologies.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Experience in supporting a 24x7production environment
• Proficient within the following technologies – Patch Management, Vulnerability Assessment/Remediation, AV Support, Backup Technologies
• Perform system administration activities in all phases of a project, to include discovery, design, build, test, and deploy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 0 - 2 years (or commensurate experience)
• PWS Specified Certifications Requirement with no experience: One of the certifications below: A , Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT), VMware Certified Associate 6- Data Center Virtualization, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Network , Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Must be able to pass a government Tier 4 High Background Investigation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Microsoft – Minimum 5 years (DHCP, Login Scripts, File/Print Services, DHCP, SCCM, Active Directory, Group Policy Management, System Hardening, SNMP, Patch Management, IIS Web Services, SQL, Scan Remediation, OS Deployment Group Policy Management)
• Experience with configuration and administration of Windows file servers.
• Experience with installation, configuration, and administration of enterprise hardware including rack mount and blade servers
• Experience writing/maintaining appropriate scripts to automate system administration and recurring jobs
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM.
• Citrix Xenapp Administration is a plus
• Linux – Red Hat is a plus
• Certifications: A , Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT), VMware Certified Associate 6- Data Center Virtualization, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Network , Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range