Systems Administrator Senior - NetImpact Strategies
Falls Church, VA 22042
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator - Level IV to oversee and manage our data center operations. This role involves advanced system administration, performance monitoring, security enforcement, disaster recovery planning, incident management, and leadership of a team of system administrators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center management, project leadership, and continuous improvement of data center operations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operations of data centers to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Manage and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking equipment, and software.
- Perform advanced system administration tasks, including configuration, deployment, and maintenance of complex systems and applications.
- Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable to meet organizational needs.
- Continuously monitor system performance and resource utilization to identify potential issues and areas for improvement.
- Implement performance tuning and optimization techniques to enhance system efficiency.
- Enforce security policies and procedures to protect data center resources and information.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with agency standards.
- Develop and implement robust backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Regularly test and update recovery procedures to ensure effectiveness.
- Utilize incident management tools (e.g., MHS ServiceNow) to track, manage, and resolve incidents related to data center operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintain detailed documentation of data center configurations, changes, and incidents.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on data center performance, issues, and resolutions.
- Lead and mentor a team of system administrators, providing guidance and support on complex tasks.
- Collaborate effectively with other IT teams to ensure integrated support for all data center operations.
- Manage and oversee data center projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Stay updated with the latest data center technologies and best practices.
- Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the performance, security, and reliability of data center operations.
Required
- One or more of the following certifications (IAT III)
- CASP+ CE
CCNP Security
CISA
CISSP (or Associate)
GCED
GCIH
CCSP
- CASP+ CE
- CE: Professional (expert preferred) level certificate for supported technology
- Eight (8) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.
- Master’s degree and/or equivalency.
Preferred
- Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred
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About Us:Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies
- Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
- Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
- Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
- Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
- Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, & 2023!
- Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet
ABOUT US
NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").