Systems Administrator
Description
JOB SUMMARY
In this role, you will analyze existing systems and maintain, define, design, develop, and implement moderately complex technical products and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
Analyze system architecture and develop solutions to issues within the constraints imposed by the limitations of the current hardware
- Participate in gathering functional and performative requirements for all business-related matters, products, and services that are associated with federal customers and GSI Service Group
- Manage Linux systems hosted on both bare metal hardware and virtual machines, including the applications, processes, and services that the system supports or may support in the future
- Design and implement solutions on systems that host both new and legacy technology in accordance with current regulation and mission requirements
- Review system logs and identify potential issues
- Monitor the day-to-day operational status of all applications as defined by the mission requirements
- Install government-provided software patches and updates to managed systems
- Install and configure new systems and platforms
- Perform security management functions in accordance with reports generated both internally and by federal organizations
- Discuss alternative solutions when current software or application implementation does not fully meet mission criteria, causes system instability, or poorly manages resource allocation
- Familiar with POAMs, STIG Checklist, government processes and procedures
- Respond to security incidents promptly and with purpose
- Communicate effectively with users, customers, team members, other IT professionals, and management.
- Be responsible, autonomous, and seeking to improve your own level of knowledge
- Investigate current security concerns and exploits within the IT and software development communities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in System Administration or a related field
- Experience with a variety of administrative tools and technologies
- Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL database management is preferred
- Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerability analysis, and permission control
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with administration of Linux servers inclusive of applications, processes the system supports.
- Experience with Linux RHEL
- DoD 8570 IAT II compliant (Security+ certified preferred, etc.)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a T3/T5 Security Clearance
GSI Service Group Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that consciously builds inclusive teams and is proud to support a diverse environment that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.