Senior System Administrator

Newgen Technologies - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior System Administrator at NewGen Technologies, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the Intelligence Community by providing technical support for system test and integration labs, as well as customer production environments. This position involves hands-on support for IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security of systems, and assisting on-site administrators with technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the customer's system test and integration lab and production environment.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware and server resources.
• Troubleshoot network routing and manage routers and switches, specifically Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Build and maintain Linux RHEL systems, MS Windows Server systems, and virtual environments including virtual servers and routers.
• Conduct capacity and performance analysis, providing recommendations for system configuration changes and upgrades.
• Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of systems, including system capacity analysis and planning.
• Develop automated tools and scripts to increase system administrator efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare documentation and technical deliverables with excellent writing skills.
• Provide hands-on guidance and training to junior staff members.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and potential intrusions.

Requirements

• Must possess a TS SCI CI polygraph clearance.
• 16 years of experience in IT, which can be a combination of work history and education (Doctorate + 8 years, Master's + 10 years, Bachelor's + 12 years, Associate's + 14 years, or HS diploma + 16 years).
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Ability to process and analyze information and trouble calls submitted by customers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to perform complex technical tasks.
• Proficient in troubleshooting network routing and managing routers and switches.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with MicroFocus/OpenText and HP Network Monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) information security requirements and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.