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Intermediate Systems Administrator

Pingwind
Location
Quantico VA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Systems Administrator
Salary
$68K -94K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years of specialized Federal or DoW system administration experience
  • Expert-level knowledge of Red Hat/Linux and Windows server administration
  • Expert-level knowledge of VMware or comparable virtualization
  • Expert-level knowledge of Commvault or comparable backup platforms
Nice to have
  • RHCSA or higher Red Hat certification
  • Microsoft Windows Server administration certification
  • VMware Certified Professional or comparable virtualization certification
  • Commvault certification and experience performing enterprise recovery exercises
  • Experience supporting DAF or AFOSI mission systems and cloud migration initiatives
What the job really is

The Intermediate Systems Administrator will be responsible for administering and sustaining on-premises computing environments that support various missions. Daily tasks include managing Windows and Red Hat servers, virtualization platforms, and backup systems, while also monitoring system performance, implementing changes, and supporting cloud migration activities.

Benefits
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
  • 401k with matching
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • Location is at a government site in Quantico, VA
  • Role requires active security clearance which may limit candidate pool
  • Salary range provided is broad and may depend on various factors
  • Position involves working in classified environments which may have additional stressors
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