System Administrator 2

@ Wyetech
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System Administrator 2

Posted 4 months ago

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About the job

Wyetech provides innovative IT solutions for federal clients, focusing on technical support, system management, and security. Join our team as a System Administrator 2, leveraging Linux skills, security clearance, and extensive experience to ensure optimal IT operations and security.

Requirements

  • Strong Linux experience
  • Proficient in shell scripting
  • Knowledge of Cisco networking
  • Experience with Netapp configurations
  • Kubernetes and containerization

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI security clearance
  • 10 years SA experience
  • Bachelor’s in technical field
  • Additional 5 years experience
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills

Full job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilties

  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems 
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems 
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems 
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems 
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. 
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers 
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning 
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process 
  • Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems 
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance 
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.

Required Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
  • Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • This Labor Category must be in compliance with certification requirements detailed in DoD 8570-M, IAT Level 2.

Required Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and command-line interface (CLI)
  • Some familiarity in scripting languages (e.g Bash, PowerShell)
  • Experience with system automation tools (e.g. Active Directory, Group Policy for Windows)
  • Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Docker for Linux; Hyper V, VMWare for Windows
  • Some experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Zabbix, ELK)
  • Understanding of security best practices and protocols

Desired Technical Skills

  • Experience with additional automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and cloud platforms (AWS).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

The Benefits Package

  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 
    • Additional benefits include:

  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
    • Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates. 

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