What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid System Administrator position at Zen Strategics LLC?
About Zen
Own your opportunity to work with a client-focused, growing, agile small business. Make an impact by advancing our government organizations charged with keeping our country safe, prosperous, and secure. Zen Strategics LLC is a cleared, niche consulting firm, offering innovative Cybersecurity, Cloud/DevSecOps, Information Data Management, and Modernization solutions. We are a leading organization committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of security for our customers' infrastructure assets. We are dedicated to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and protecting our clients' data, leveraging cutting-edge technologies (to include AI/ML) and proactive security measures.
Job Summary
Zen is looking for a Mid-Level System Administrator to manage and maintain systems and infrastructure, ensuring systems run efficiently, securely, and reliably. This role involves administering servers, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, implementing updates and backups, and supporting user access and network operations. The ideal candidate for this position possesses strong technical skills in Windows/Linux environments, proven performance supporting systems administration in a cybersecurity role, and a proactive approach to system performance and security. The Mid-Level System Administrator is expected to work independently on routine tasks and projects, with periodic check-ins from their manager or team lead.
Requirements
Responsibilities
The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and supporting ESOC servers, desktops, and network infrastructure. Ensure secure and reliable operation of systems across multiple platforms.
- Administer and maintain Windows/Linux servers, virtual environments, and cloud infrastructure
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and networks
- Install and configure security software and hardware
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in Active Directory and other identity platforms
- Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups
- Provide expertise in problem solving and troubleshooting to include Operating Systems, Applications, and Networking.
- Support endpoint management, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
- Collaborate with engineering and networking support, and security teams to implement best practices and compliance standards
- Document system configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions - Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution
Required Qualifications
Clearance:
Top Secret Required
Years of Experience:
3-5 Years
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Certifications:
Required:
None
Preferred:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server , or Linux Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)