Position Summary

This position is for Senior System Administrator for project located in Columbia, MD. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member that will provide system management and support across multiple complex telecommunication systems using both Linux and Windows operating systems. The operating systems could be hosted on virtual systems. The ideal candidate should have proficient oral and written communications skills and superb technical skills, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. As a senior technical candidate you will be engaged in long-term strategy development, commission activities, configuration management, backup/restore, hardware and software planning, and network-related activities. Additionally, you should have the ability to lead small teams in the various noted activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with technical team leads and other stakeholders to meet the overall Infrastructure system requirements.

Serves as a technical expert in Windows and Linux administration in a traditional or virtualized environment for the overall project.

Works closely with network engineers to ensure network architecture is implemented and adhered to. Supports network architecture development as required.

Works closely with technicians to ensure hardware and software is installed and configured properly and documented. Provide leadership to the team as required.

Supports system performance monitoring which also includes storage utilization and needs.

Coordinates with property personnel to ensure computing assets are managed.

Assists stakeholders and team leads in planning hardware and software for the overall systems.

Works as part of the task team and individually, as needed, to deploy solutions.

Prepares progress and special reports for stakeholders as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

You must possess an active TS SCI security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with thirteen (13) years’ experience relevant to Information Technology OR nineteen (19) years’ work experience relevant to Information Technology in lieu of degree.

Salary and grade commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical experience with IT Infrastructure and Telecom Equipment

Technical experience with Linux and Windows operating systems

Technical experience managing and deploying virtualized systems

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and network architecture

Schedule development and tracking experience

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Experience leading small teams

Preferred Qualifications

Operating system and network certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solution Expert, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Linux Professional Institute Certification System Administrator, etc.).

Working experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) or Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Experience performing configuration management.

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