Operations Group Lead (Systems Administration)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead 40 System, Services, Information Assurance and End Point Protection Subject matter experts supporting operations and maintenance, long range planning, and cloud transition of various enterprise platform systems (Microsoft Servers and Active Directory Forests/Domains, Linux and Satellite Servers, On-Premise Data Centers, Hot Backup and Cold Storage tools, Enterprise ITSM tools, Database Management Systems, Virtual Compute/Storage/Networking Systems, Exchange Mail System):
• Support IT system and service requirements on multiple classification enclaves up to TS/SCI levels as well as coalition and mission partner environment (MPE) enclaves
• Troubleshoot operating system and application faults and errors.
• Manage and optimize physical and virtual system resources (compute, storage, network) and report performance trends for growth planning and life cycle replacement.
• Create and distribute operating system images for physical machines, virtual servers, virtual desktop infrastructure and standalone laptop PCs.
• Install, configure, and manage baseline operating systems and supported applications.
• Implement DoD Risk Management Framework and perform continuous security assessments of IT environment as required.
• Perform media protection in accordance with DOD security policies.
• Interface with Information System Security Managers and Officers in support all applicable IT security policies and procedures. 
• Resolve IT related Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and remediate software vulnerabilities via security patching, and specialized software configurations.
• Evaluate and support troubleshooting of network problems with DNS, DHCP, Exchange Transport, 802.1x.
• Deploy and implement solutions supporting Comply to Connect (C2C) requirements and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Manage System Administrator teams and customer IT service activities at remote sites.
• Develop, maintain, and manage work schedules and budgets across all reporting areas.
• Create IT system solutions for technology refresh and gain customer buy in to support IT system development and life cycle activities.
• Drive modernization requirements in accordance with DoD initiatives (i.e. C2C, ZTA, DoD Cloud Strategy, DevSecOps, AI/ML)
• Engage Engineering teams by proactively managing transition requirements from Architecture/Development to Operations
• Brief all levels of technical and management personnel.
• Manage all tasks to ensure mission operations are maintained in conjunction with DoD compliance requirements.
• Develop IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Top-Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 Level IAT II compliant certification 
• Computing Environment Certification
• 10 or more years of relevant IT management experience. 
• 5+ years of direct technical operations management of teams similar in size and scope
• BS (CIS or another computer technical degree) 
• Expert technical knowledge of Window/Linux Operating systems.
• Advanced/Expert knowledge of VMWare solutions (ESXi/VDI).
• Advanced knowledge of DoD RMF process, STIG implementation and POA&M management

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One or more of the following:

• ITIL: ITIL 4 Managing Professional
• Microsoft: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Linux: Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
• Virtualization: VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP)
• Cyber: Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP)

We are seeking an Operations Group Lead (Systems Administration) to join our DTRA ITSS II contract at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

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COMPETENCIES 

• Establish Focus
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Technical Expertise
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Type of environment: Office setting
• Noise level: Soft
• Work Schedule is day shifts
• Amount of Travel: None

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Top-Secret clearance.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and additional certification requirements may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.