[Hiring] Senior Systems Administrator @Zantech

Role Description

Zantech is looking for a talented Sr Systems Administrator to contribute to the success of our DoD Client. The Sr Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of computer software systems and network connections supporting the DLA Disposition Integration Web (DIW) Program Office. Responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software, communication links, and application environments. Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking including load balancing, fault tolerance, and vulnerability management supporting applications including ETID, RTD Web/Mobile, Compliance Suite, GenComm, ESP, and future mobile applications.

Impact: This role directly impacts system availability, performance, and security for DLA's mission to manage disposal of excess property from military services and support disaster relief operations nationwide.

• System/network software installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization
• Capacity/performance analysis; provide system configuration change/upgrade recommendations
• Application networking: load balancing, fault tolerance implementation
• Vulnerability management and security patching (STIGs, SRRs, CERT/CTO/IA compliance)
• Automation via scripts and tools; develop system administrator procedures
• Environment management (Development, Test, Stage, Production)
• Database administration support: DBMS software/patches, backup/recovery, COOP participation
• End user support, training, and troubleshooting
• Remote maintenance support to operational systems at multiple locations
• SSRS configuration support; data management and reporting
• Develop and execute implementation, configuration, migration, validation, rollback, and contingency plans
• Automate repeatable administrative tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code tools where appropriate
• Validate system functionality and operational readiness following upgrades, deployments, patches, and migrations

Qualifications

• 10 years of specialized Information Technology experience, with the majority specialized in numerous Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions
• At least 10 years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software

Requirements

• Expert systems administration across multiple platforms (Windows Server, Linux, etc.)
• Network software, communication links, application servers
• Advanced application networking, load balancing, fault tolerance
• Support monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, capacity planning, and service availability reporting
• Vulnerability management, security tools, configuration management
• DISA, J64 TFS, Azure GovCloud environments
• Database administration knowledge, SSRS support
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time-management, communication and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to write and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configuration records, meaningful statuses, and implementation plans
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, technical leads, developers, DBAs, security specialists, functional analysts, testers, and customer representatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, eliminate recurring incidents, improve standardization, and lower operational risk

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field with 10 years of relevant experience
• Certifications Required:
• DoD 8570/8140 IA certification - Operating system certifications for administered systems
• Operating system certifications relevant to administered systems

Security Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance (minimum) and US Citizenship per contract requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Strong benefits
• Vacation package
• Fast-paced and exciting work environment