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Systems Administrator

Lexington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Recruiter: Nicholas Bukis (https://digitalprospectors.com/our-team/nicholas-bukis)

Phone: 603-772-2700

Position: Systems Administrator

Location: Lexington, MA(Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Length: 3+ years

Covid Requirements: N/A

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Systems Administrator to maintain operation of multi-user computer systems including coordination of infrastructure and cloud responsibilities. The Systems Administrator will develop and design core operating system builds. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for coding, virtualization, and automation of systems. The Systems Administrator will set up administrator and service accounts, maintain an active directory of users and system documentation, tune system performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space. The Systems Administrator will assess and resolve user access problems related to security controls to minimize business impact and risk exposure. The Systems Administrator will identify and evaluate vendor products and establish vendor monitoring and tracking processes. The Systems Administrator will perform capacity planning and monitor and tune systems. The Systems Administrator will recommend appropriate platforms for purchase, coordinate installation, and provide backup recovery. The Systems Administrator will serve as a point of escalation for major incidents that are unresolved at the helpdesk level. The Systems Administrator will develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. The Systems Administrator will draft general IT communications to end-users including notifications of outages and downtimes.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with Ansible Automation platform supporting Linux systems.

• Knowledge and experience administering classified Linux systems.

• Prior experience working in a cloud environment (i.e., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Ability to configure and manage centralized logging and audit capabilities.

• Experience working on Macintosh and iOS platforms.

• Strong Redhat Linux systems administration experience.

• Technology knowledge and experience including DNS, DHCP, Proxy, and Load Balancing.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (i.e., VMware, ESXi, and VCenter configuration).

• Prior experience with VMware ESCI and associated management systems.

• Strong Windows server and workstation administration.

• Possess a DOD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (i.e., GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, and/or CCNA Security).

• Due to the nature of the work, an Interim clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance (current active Secret Clearance is preferred).

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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