Systems Administrator, Senior | TS/SCI - Blackspoke
Springfield, VA
About the Job
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world.
What you will be working on (Job Description):
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with Blackspoke. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At Blackspoke, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Developing technical solutions for the management of software, hardware, configurations, and architecture.
- Providing interpretation to systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.
- Providing troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.
- Training end users on the proper use of hardware and software, including large groups of end users when necessary.
- Performing advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
- Applying advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
- Providing guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implementation of standard software and hardware solutions.
- Leading complex data/media recoverability efforts following scheduled system backups and database archive operations.
- Conducting advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Serving as a recognized subject matter expert in the job area, typically through advanced education and work experience.
- Establishing operational plans and managing large projects with limited oversight from the manager.
- Evaluating and assessing existing systems and planning long-term strategies.
- Coaching and reviewing the work of less-experienced professionals.
- Serving as a team or task leader (not a people manager).
What you will bring to us (Required Skills):
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of related experience.
What you will get:
- The opportunity to work on critical high-impact projects that contribute to national security.
- A high-growth environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth.
- A collaborative team environment that values innovation and efficiency.
- A competitive benefits package that underscores our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
Location: Springfield, VA
US Citizenship Required with Active Clearance.
