LTS is currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support the NS3 Directorate at the Department of Commerce (DOC). This position is 100% on-site located in Washington DC and requires an active TS/SCI. You will be part of a Linux and Windows environment team and provide system operational support and maintenance.
LTS provides trusted consulting, and solutions in an increasingly complex and growing world. Our deep expertise in technology and analytics helps us serve a broad constituency of clients that range from cabinet-level departments of the U.S. Government to the largest Federal IT contractors in the world.
LTS is a leading information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems leveraging the latest technologies to deliver innovative solutions from small mobile applications to large, complex enterprise applications. Our professionals specialize in multiple disciplines including program management, system integration, system design, system development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data analytics.
LTS is committed to offering eligible employees comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family.
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, and Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• Perform analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
• Analyze and define system requirements which may include servers, mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
• Determine enterprise information assurance and security standards; coordinate, develop, and evaluate security programs to include identifying, reporting, and resolving technical security violations.
• Recommend information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements.
• Ensure all discovered discrepancies or security vulnerabilities during weekly scans, such as missing patches and software updates are immediately resolved through utilization of BigFix.
• Utilize BigFix to deploy fixlets, distribute applications and patch packages to end-user workstations.
• Manage and work in a Red Hat Linux operating system and services.
• Installation, configuration and tuning of Red Hat 6 (REHL 6) and Red Hat7 (REHL 7) virtual servers.
• Backing up and Protecting Linux environments using platform-specific tools.
• Manage Windows Server 2012R2 and 2016 configurations, security patches, and applications.
• Manage the ESXi host resources \ virtual machine resource allocation (CPU, memory, hard disk, etc.) and perform routine maintenance on this environment (schedule downtime for patches, updates & upgrades)
• Use SolarWinds module (Server Application Monitor) to monitor the performance of NS3 Servers
• Develop and implement information assurance/security standards and procedures to include analyzing general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving those problems.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Deploy applicable server patches and perform systems backups.
• Apply and configure Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) or Intelligence Standards.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of centralized storage systems.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field plus 7+ years of experience
• US Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Solid background in Red Hat Linux System Administration
• Experience with managing VMWare ESXi clusters and hosts
• Experience with Solarwinds Suite (Server & Application Monitor, Virtualization Manager, Patch Manager)
• Experience with Microsoft SCOM and SCCM and IBM BigFix
• Experience with Mcafee Endpoint Protection Products (EPO Policy)
• Backup experience such as Symantec Backup Exec, Commvault, VEEM
• Critical and creative thinker with proven success of creating efficient and innovative technology solutions
• Ability to learn other technologies such as Citrix, backups, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and project simultaneously
• Passion for learning and professional growth, specifically when it comes to technology
• Solid organization and prioritization skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
Desired Skills:
• Working knowledge of a wide range of datacenter technologies including Local (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN); NAS and/or SAN storage technologies. Oracle technologies, Microsoft Windows Server, firewalls, and VPNs Network protocols such as TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, etc.
LTS 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, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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