Junior Systems Administrator

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. 

A Day in the Life of a Junior Systems Administrator:

• Manage emails, review alerts, and prioritize tasks.
• System Health Checks: Perform checks on systems and servers using Syslog and Splunk.
• Patch Management: Apply security patches and updates via WSUS.
• Project Work: Deploy and upgrade servers using Hyper-V and ESXi.
• Security Monitoring: Monitor for threats and unauthorized access using Splunk.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Ensure data backups are up-to-date.
• Documentation: Maintain system documentation and reports.
• Training and Collaboration: Dedicate time to self-study, collaborate with team members, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• On-call Support and Maintenance: Provide after-hours emergency support and perform scheduled maintenance tasks.

This job is for you if you:

• Have experience with client or server installations and configurations, both physical and virtual.
• Are skilled in transitioning on-premise applications to government hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Possess familiarity with version control systems like Git and Azure DevOps.
• Can thrive in a Scrum operations-based environment.

What we are expecting from you (i.e., the qualifications you must have):

• Bachelor's degree with two or more years of applicable experience or equivalent applicable experience.
• Current Security+ CE certification (preferred) or must be obtained within six months of the hire date.
• Experience working in a primarily windows based DoD enterprise environment, as a system administrator.
• Experienced with common administration tools such as WSUS, Syslog-NG, and SIEM's.
• Familiarity with RMF tools such as DoD STIG's, SCAP, Evaluate-STIG, and ACAS.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Proficient in configuring servers and clients with out-of-the-box solutions.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of relational database applications, specifically Microsoft SQL.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively with little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Expertise in troubleshooting hardware/software problems at the component level.
• Stay informed about our proprietary and changing software technology.
• RHEL kernel based Linux experience is a plus
• DoD Directive 8570 certifications are a plus.

Required Level of Security Clearance: This position requires a Secret Clearance or eligibility for one. Applicants must be US Citizens for consideration.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

       Competitive health care plans with savings accounts

       Dental and vision plans

       401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match

       Life and disability insurance

       Learning Management System with robust offerings

       Tuition Reimbursement Program

         Paid Time Off

       13 paid holidays per year

       Thrive Wellness Program

       DE&I Committee with regular educational sessions and communications

       Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

 

At Hexagon US Federal, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We are pleased to offer a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program: this employee-led program offers monthly speakers, newsletters, training, outreach and more as well as VALOR (Veterans and Allies: Leadership, Outreach, Resources): our veterans' employee resource group.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, ability and more. If you need accommodations to make our process more accessible to you, please email us at hexusfed-hr@hexagonusfederal.com. We can't wait to meet you!

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.