Systems Administrator II
Company: Institute for Defense Analyses
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:If you want to work for an organization where you can
truly make important contributions to the Nation while gaining
experience and knowledge in numerous leading technologies, please
apply now for consideration. IDA has excellent benefits,
competitive compensation, stability and is a great place to
work.The Institute for Defense Analyses' Information Technology
department is seeking an individual that is technically savvy and
customer service oriented to join our team as a mid-level System
Administrator. The System Administrator II serves as a technical
expert in the area of system administration for complex operating
systems at multiple classification levels. This position applies
functional knowledge to solve an assortment of problems of
moderately complex scope.Due to the nature of this position, and
the requirement for extended coverage, this position may be
required to work hours outside of a regular
schedule.#ITatIDAResponsibilities:Responsibilities include
maintaining systems functionality, availability, security, and
performance. Contributes and plays a key role in the implementation
of programs or projects that effect the organization's goals and
objectives.Provides daily operational support and maintenance of
enterprise systems including Exchange, CommVault, Citrix, and
VMWare.Configure and deploy both physical and virtual Windows and
Linux servers.Builds and implements IT technology initiatives and
partners with the engineering staff to ensure successful
deployment, project delivery, support, and documentation.Builds new
physical and virtual servers to design specifications with
automation or scripting technologies to streamline operational
tasks.Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems
and services to ensure optimum performance and
availability.Provision, manage, and support multiple EMC storage
systems, such as ISILON, Data Domain, and VMAX. Manage and support
virtual desktop systems technologies (e.g. App Layering or App
Virtualization, User profile management, & GPU
acceleration).Maintains technical documentation, to include
standard operating procedures and processes; ensures all systems
meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance
with IDA, DOD, NSA, DISA, and DSS directives and
guidelines.Maintains technical proficiency in IT technologies;
keeps abreast of industry trends.Communicates and acts as a liaison
to all computer network, system and service problems and outages
immediately to the SEO supervisors and/or EITO Manager.Provision,
manage, and support multiple EMC storage systems, such as ISILON,
Data Domain, and VMAX. Performs other duties as
assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Science or related field coupled with three years minimum
experience in Information Technology, which includes two years in
systems administration OR high school diploma with five years
minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes two
years in systems administration.Possess technical and operational
proficiency managing and supporting servers, systems, and software,
preferably the Microsoft suite of enterprise software.Experience
with the following technologies is required: EMC Storage Systems,
VMware technologies (ESXi, vSphere, vRealize), Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure (VDI), Windows server administration (2012,
2016)Must be organized, self-motivated and able to collaborate with
diverse technology teams.Ability to communicate effectively in both
written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess
good interpersonal skills.Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8570
IAT II certification within six (6) month of hire.Successful
completion of a criminal background check is required.#ITatIDA
Keywords: Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria , Systems Administrator II, IT / Software / Systems , Alexandria, Virginia
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