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Sr Systems Administrator

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeReston, VASE
Be Challenged and Make a Difference 
 
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed: 
 
AnaVation is seeking a Sr Systems Administrator to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA.
 
As a Sr Systems Administrator you will:                                        
  • Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades.  
  • Manage and troubleshoot multiple VMware environments.  
  • Provide Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.  
  • Create STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux OS.  
  • Create, test, and deploy software packages using software deployment products such as SCCM, PDQ, etc.  
  • Provide expert level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel.  
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes. 
  • Utilize scripting to automate common tasks.  
  • Perform hardware maintenance/repair activities.  
  • Ensure proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities.  
  • Provide advanced level administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Domain Controllers.    
### Required Qualifications:
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
  • Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area  
  • Certifications: Current active CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II 
  • Required Experience and knowledge on:
  • Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.  
  • Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, and other types of enterprise level Virtual Infrastructures.  
  • Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO).  
  • ### Preferred Qualifications:
  • Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL) administration. 
  • Satellite server administration.  
  • Ansible playbook writing.  
  • Implementing STIGs.  
  • Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment. 
  • Benefits 
    •         Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 
    •         100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 
    •         100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 
    •         100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 
    •         401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 
    •         Competitive Pay 
    •         Generous paid leave and holiday package 
    •         Tuition and training reimbursement 
    •         Life and AD&D Insurance
    About AnaVation 
    AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  
     
    If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 
     
    AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Reston, VA
    Experience
    SE

    AnaVation is a trusted partner that delivers high-value, cost-effective solutions to solve our customers’ most complex technical and analytical problems. AnaVation believes that the future of securing, collecting, processing, and analyzing cyber data will require the development of advanced ANAlytical technologies derived via the innoVATION of current and future technologies. AnaVation believes in the “Idea of the Possible” — that it is possible for our experts, partnering with our customers in the right environment, to create innovative technical solutions that expand our customers’ capabilities. We want to do two things for our customers. We want to resolve existing challenges and we want to prepare them for the future. Our technical expertise and innovative engineering culture enable us to do those things.

    Key team members

    Don Wagner

    Don Wagner

    Kevin Schlosser

    Kevin Schlosser

    Leonard Marzigliano

    Leonard Marzigliano

    Rena Barner, SHRM-SCP

    Rena Barner, SHRM-SCP

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