**********$10K Sign-on bonus********** *Classified work and must be on-siteResponsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.Provide operating systems planning and evaluation for performance analysis, capacity planning and hardware upgrades.Provide specialized expertise within multiple IT systems such as: Windows 2016/2019 server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMWare hypervisor, VMWare Horizon, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines. This would include performing installation, administration, troubleshooting and support of server operating systems/services, storage, and Data Center solutions. Oversee the implementation of system specifications; integration, testing, and documentation are a key part of the role. Exhibit strong technical skills as they relate to numerous systems and storage technologies including but not limited to: Windows Server 2016/2019, Microsoft SQL Server, DC’s/DNS, DFS, Active Directory, Group Policy Management, DHCP, IIS, VMware ESXi 7, NetApp ONTAP, Cisco UCS/Nexus, ACAS , SCCM, Hyper-V.Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.Provide operating systems planning and evaluation for performance analysis, capacity planning and hardware upgrades.Core Systems: Domain Controllers, Linux servers, DNS, VMware, HPE Blade System, Storage switchesSupplemental Systems / Software: SQL, Backups, DHCP, Puppet, Ansible, Share/NFTS permissions, DFS, CIFS, NFS, NETAPP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat ClusteringSystem administration and IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields requiredWorking knowledge of Administration and maintenance of Bare Metal hypervisors (VMWare, XenServer, Hyper-V, etc.)Working knowledge of Administration and maintenance of configuration management / automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)Working knowledge of Administration and maintenance of Unix/Linux Operating SystemWorking knowledge of SAN storage configuration and maintenanceWorking knowledge of Basic enterprise networking configuration and maintenance; routing, redistribution, ACLs, NAT, VPN, Layer 2/3 switching, monitoring solutions (Solarwinds/Splunk), encryption devices (KG175, KG250, etc) Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMUST be hands on with systems and technology!Must have 10+ years working in a Linux or Windows Environment (Windows Server 2016/2019, RHEL, CentOS, etc.)Experience with troubleshooting and issue resolution principles, methodologies and techniquesBasic knowledge Oracle and SQL database managementAdvanced knowledge of virtualization, VMware or equivalentWorking knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocolsStrong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices; including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocolsExperience with scripting and automation toolsGood communications skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through Security RequirementsMust have a Top Secret-SCI security clearance Education and Certification RequirementsITIL v3 Certification preferredDoDI 8570.01m Certification required