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IAP Worldwide Services, Inc Systems Administrator in McLean, Virginia
As the Systems Administrator , you will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by securing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. They will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Managing datacenters built on Cisco UCS, VMware, Citrix and PureStorage
Configuring and managing environment hardening in alignment with ISO, CMMC 2.0 and NIST including Patch and Firmware Management
Installing, configuring, and managing 300+ virtual and physical servers within the 2 datacenters
Assuring backup and recovery using traditional backups and Snapshots protecting daily up to Ransomware possibilities.
Designing, supporting and testing Disaster Recovery operations between primary and backup datacenters
Providing on-going monitoring of the environment to ensure performance, stability, and efficient operations
IT Tool installation, configuration, support, and monitoring and Alerting
Providing technical expertise for all activities associated with enterprise systems
Providing engineering, systems analysis, design, development, documentation, and creation of enterprise systems to ensure appropriate implementation and performance of all assigned systems and products
Ensuring new emerging systems are being deployed in accordance with current recommended practices
Making recommendations for new technology investments, keeping up with current technologies and trends
Conducting and coordinating tests across a variety of enterprise platforms to guarantee proper stability of systems
Serving as a technical point of contact for assessing and analyzing all enterprise client systems, hardware, and software issues
Providing the highest level of back-end support by identifying, prioritizing, and determining a solution for reported customer issues and problems
Assure repeatability of the system by assure using proper change control, baseline images, documentation and proactive highlighting of risks and opportunities
Collaboration with Helpdesk and Applications teams. Backup for Exchange and Network Administrators as needed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in related field
6+ years of experience
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks/projects under minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts in disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to a team-oriented workgroup.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Subject matter expert with virtualization technologies specifically VMWare ESXi and Citrix XenApp with both engineering and administrative experience.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Infrastructure technologies including: Active Directory 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, Group Policy Objects, DHCP, DNS, and certificates.
Basic Red Hat Linux build and support knowledge
Ability to fully document a system including Storage/Server/VMWare conceptual and rack diagrams.
Extensive knowledge of Enterprise SAN Support including RAID, iSCSI, CIFS, NFS, SATA, SAS, and fiber channel on PureStorage FlashArrays
Extensive knowledge and experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Veeam and PureStorage snapshots
Extensive knowledge and experience with storage encryption and security best practices
Expert knowledge on Multifactor Authentication using solutions such as Fortinet
Expert knowledge with web proxy and filtering solutions such as McAfee Web gateway.
Expert knowledge of IT and Security tools such as Rapid7, ForeScout, ADManage, Password Manager, Cisco Secure, Cisco Umbrella, Cyberark/idaptive, Netwrix, KACE
Full knowledge of industry best practices.
Assist in preparation of all security pre-audits and then evidence production for security audits.
Daily tuning of systems to get proper logging and alerting to guide future architecture and sizing.
Recognize and identify potential areas where existing office automation system policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret SCI W/Poly
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC.
www.intrepidgs.com
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (IGS), is a leading international services company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IGS leverages and integrates its capabilities – IT & Communications, Aviation & Engineering Solutions, Power Solutions, Infrastructure & Logistics - to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.
Intrepid Global Solutions, LLC. (“IGS” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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