AnaVation is hiring a System Administrator to install, configure, operate, and sustain enterprise infrastructure systems in a mission-critical environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the stability, security, and performance of Linux, Windows, and VMware systems across both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
What You'll Do
- 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 timeline.
- Run vulnerability scanning tools, analyze findings, and apply remediation actions.
- Support AWS cloud deployments.
- Work with identity and access management technologies, including Keycloak and SAML.
- Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of containerized tools and services, including managing Docker images.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.
- Understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure systems in government environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Advanced proficiency with Windows Active Directory.
- Advanced proficiency with Virtualization technologies (VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox).
- Advanced proficiency with Basic network configuration and troubleshooting.
- Advanced proficiency with System monitoring and performance tuning.
- Advanced proficiency with Backup and recovery procedures.
- Advanced proficiency with Security patching and updates.
- Advanced proficiency with Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
- Advanced proficiency with Complex multi-enclave environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Advanced system security hardening.
- Advanced proficiency with High-availability system configurations.
- Advanced proficiency with Disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- Advanced proficiency with Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Advanced proficiency with System automation and orchestration.
- Advanced proficiency with Performance optimization techniques.
- Advanced proficiency with Capacity planning and resource management.
- Advanced proficiency with Security accreditation processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Elasticsearch, Splunk, and other data platforms.
- Experience with SAFe Agile methodologies.
- Relevant systems and cloud certifications.
- Experience with Nutanix and/or Terraform.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
Technical Stack
- Linux, Windows, VMware, VxRail, AWS, Keycloak, SAML, Docker
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
- 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
- 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance.
- 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
- Competitive Pay.
- Generous paid leave and holiday package.
- Tuition and training reimbursement.
- Life and AD&D Insurance.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Chantilly, VA.
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
