System Engineer / System Administrator - R25-010

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• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

JOB TITLE: System Engineer / System Administrator - R25-010

PROJECT OVERVIEW: The System Engineer / System Administrator will be responsible for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of an isolated infrastructure consisting of Linux servers and workstations, network attached storage, and networking hardware. The ideal candidate will posses a broad skillset and be capable of adapting and learning new technologies for continuous improvement and evaluation of system optimization opportunities.

The System Engineer / System Administrator will work as part of a diverse work team, interfacing directly with customers, end users, software developers, and other project stakeholders daily. Primary duties will include maintaining existing hardware and components that make up the system, perform operating system/firmware updates, plan and perform security patching and updates (planned and ad-hoc), perform system security scans, conduct data transfer operations, and perform related activities that fall within the system administration, integration, and engineering domains.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Linux server and workstation maintenance, updates, and administration.
• Monitor/maintain network appliances and devices to sustain existing dataflows, connections, and links.
• Monitor/triage/address service desk application and respond to user requests.
• Work as part of an integrated product team comprised of multiple vendors.
• Manage a multi-rack infrastructure with geographically separated points of presence.
• Evaluate system performance and make recommendations for optimization.
• Assist program team with configuration management and logistics related to the information system architecture.
• Help plan and execute phased hardware recapitalization to promote extended service and support of the system and network.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI w/poly

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, and updating RedHat/Rocky Linux distributions on servers and workstations.
• Working knowledge of networking, basic routing, and network device monitoring and maintenance.
• Ability to perform data transfer operations between isolated systems and networks.
• Familiarity with information security principles and best practices to safeguard information systems.
• Knowledge of Ceph storage cluster administration (or ability to learn within 30-60 days).
• Understanding of scalable infrastructure and applications to accommodate a wide range of use cases and data processing capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to service desk tickets and requests.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented thinking with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Growth mindset and capability for interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.

WORK LOCATION: Dulles, VA

TRAVEL: Up to 25% CONUS. Up to 1-3 business days per quarter could be required to help maintain and update equipment at geographically separated locations.

VGI, a GRVTY Company, 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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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