Lead Systems Administrator

United StatesTop Secret w/ SCIFully remoteIT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & OperationsOverviewGovCIO is hiring for a Lead Operations Systems Administrator (Linux and Windows) to provide on-going support for the administration of the core system applications and perform operational tasks such as monitoring system resources and perform routine maintenance tasks in support of 24x7 life cycle applications to include on-call support. Work location is in Boyers, PA and will be a hybrid remote with periodic onsite customer work activities. Must be willing to work nights, have an active Security+ certification, and an active Top Secret clearance.ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will lead the team and provide support to Background Investigation System in both the Production and Test environments. Support and validate the developer's deployments in both the Production and Test environments. Assist other Admins in working on ServiceNow tickets assigned to our group. Work with other Admins to closely monitor multiple applications and systems to ensure files process completely and correctly. Assist in documentation of standard operating procedures. Work with other groups to assist in remediating issues.Lead a team of Systems Administrators and help maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurationsPlan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures to protect data, software, and hardwareProvides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systemsPrepares or ensures that appropriate documentation exists, including operational instructions.Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasksRecommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changesAbility to work onsite as needed at one of several DCSA sites. Locations consist of (Quantico, VA; Ft Meade, MD; Boyers PA)Daily ActivitiesMonitor multiple systems for files being received and processed successfullyMonitor ticketing system (ServiceNow) for requests to be worked onShare information and status of on-going work that crosses over shiftsQualificationsBachelor's degree with 8+ years of system administration experience (or commensurate experience)Must have an active Security+ certificationDemonstrated ability to support multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to complete tasking with minimal management oversightThree years of demonstrated experience involving identification, evaluation and resolution of application-level production issues observed or elevated to the group for resolutionThree years of demonstrated support of Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environmentsThree years of demonstrated professional experience supporting a Linux OS production environmentThree years of demonstrated professional experience supporting Oracle SQL in a production environmentThree years of experience with Microsoft Office products with demonstrated intermediate level expertiseMinimum of one year of experience with ServiceNow ticketing systemPreferred Skills and ExperienceMicrosoft certificationsCISSP or similar cyber security certificationsWork HoursWillingness and flexibility to perform shift work to include third-shift responsibilitiesClearance RequiredUS Citizenship is required to acquire an active Top Secret clearancePosted Salary RangeUSD $105,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.Employee PerksEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Corporate DiscountsLearning & Development platform, to include certification preparation contentTraining, Education and Certification AssistanceReferral Bonus ProgramInternal Mobility ProgramPet InsuranceFlexible Work EnvironmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.J-18808-Ljbffr