Systems Administrator

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating system workstations and servers, including web servers. You will support the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret/SCI) that enables users to collaboratively perform their work using a variety of tools and applications.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph.
• This position is onsite 5/days a week in Chantilly, VA

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems administration
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Understanding of security requirements in government environments

Required Technical Skills:

Systems Administrator - Mid/Senior

• OS: Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux (Rocky, RedHat, Ubuntu, Amazon), Mac
• Virtualization: VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox, Nutanix
• Infra Mgmt: LDAP/OpenLDAP, ADFS, Keycloak, WSUS/WDS
• Networking: Cisco, Arista, SonicWall appliances
• Monitoring/Logging: Splunk, Elasticsearch
• Cloud & Infra: AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S; Docker, Kubernetes; Terraform (IaC)
• Other: Security hardening, accreditation, backup/recovery, incident resolution SLAs
  

Preferred Skills:

• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Windows Active Directory
• Virtualization technologies (VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox)
• Basic network configuration and troubleshooting
• System monitoring and performance tuning
• Backup and recovery procedures
• Security patching and updates
• Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers
• Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
• Schedule installations and upgrades in accordance with established IT policies and procedures
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensure workstation/server data integrity by implementing appropriate software and hardware solutions
• Ensure data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations
• Develop and promote standard operating procedures
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with standards and configurations
• Develop and maintain comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration databases
• Support analytical tool infrastructure
• Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
• Respond to and resolve critical incidents within designated resolution timelines

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity: NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be 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, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!