Job Description
Job DescriptionSystems Administrator II
Location: Suffolk, VA
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, On-site
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required
Certification: IAT Level II certification required
Position Overview
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to support a Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline, core infrastructure, and data center operations in an on-site government IT environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux servers, supporting relational databases, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining secure, reliable IT environments. This role will contribute to mission-critical Department of Defense and federal IT initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers, desktop operating systems, databases, and software applications.
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Monitor server, network, systems, and data center operations to ensure reliable performance and network availability.
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Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, software, communications, and connectivity issues.
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Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components.
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Perform system backups, database administration, file recovery, and related data management activities.
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Optimize system performance, resource utilization, capacity, and operational reliability.
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Conduct testing and analysis of system components, including communication networks, hardware, software, power systems, modems, terminals, and related infrastructure.
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Support relational database environments such as SQL, Oracle, and MySQL.
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Provide technical assistance and responsive support to end users.
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Support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical government IT infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
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Active Secret security clearance.
- IAT Level II certification, with one of the following:
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CompTIA CySA+
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CompTIA Security+
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CCNA-Security
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GICSP
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GSEC
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SSCP
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Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers.
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Working knowledge of at least one relational database platform, such as SQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or five years of equivalent professional experience.
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Strong troubleshooting, systems administration, server management, database administration, backup and recovery, and infrastructure support skills.
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Ability to work 100% on-site in Suffolk, VA.
Preferred Qualifications
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
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Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist (RHCDS) certification.
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Experience supporting data center operations.
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Department of Defense or federal government IT experience.
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Experience supporting DevSecOps, cybersecurity, network engineering, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.